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There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Portugal by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane GVA - OPO
    5h 8m
    €49–277

  2. Train, bus via Vila Nova de Gaia

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhãbus bus
    3. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain train Ic / ...
    32h 22m
    €261–451

  3. Drive  2,052.5 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Lisboncar car 2,052.5 km
    20h 37m
    €371–535

  4. Fly Zurich Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane ZRH - OPO
    5h 18m
    €57–170

  5. Fly Geneva International Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane GVA - LIS
    5h 30m
    €59–260

  6. Fly Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BSL - OPO
    5h 25m
    €65–277

  7. Fly Zurich Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane ZRH - LIS
    5h 45m
    €77–303

  8. Fly Basel to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BSL - LIS
    5h 32m
    €80–280

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus bus FlixBus 106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    34h 33m
    €169–314

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Porto - Hospital de São Joãobus bus
    3. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain train Ic / ...
    37h 3m
    €130–204

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain train Ic5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lisbonbus bus
    37h 40m
    €292–464

Switzerland to Portugal by train, foot, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration32h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,328 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to R. Palma via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Estação Oriente in around 34h 33m.

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