There are 9 ways to get from Switzerland to Portugal by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane GVA - OPO
5h 20m€59–299Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhãbus
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain Ic / ...
30h 45m€246–401Drive 2,052.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Lisboncar 2,052.5 km
20h 37m€369–533Fly Geneva International Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane GVA - LIS
5h 32m€64–302Fly Zurich Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane ZRH - OPO
5h 28m€61–209Fly Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BSL - OPO
5h 25m€65–257Fly Zurich Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane ZRH - LIS
5h 40m€81–302Fly Basel to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BSL - LIS
5h 37m€75–300Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1156
38h 3m€194–304
Switzerland to Portugal by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Portugal is to fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Portugal is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €55 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at R. Palma via Estação Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 3m.
The distance between Switzerland and Portugal is 1326 km. The road distance is 2052.5 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Portugal without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 45m and costs €240 - €410.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Switzerland to Portugal, including transfers.
Switzerland to Portugal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Portugal is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €55 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €310 and takes 38h 3m.
Switzerland to Portugal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lisbon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Portugal is 2053 km. It takes approximately 20h 37m to drive from Switzerland to Portugal.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Portugal?
easyJet, TAP Portugal, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lisbon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €190–300 and the journey takes 36h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–230
Flights from Zurich Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Zurich Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Basel to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Basel to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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