More cities in one trip from Lisbon
Lisbon (Portugal) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 51 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Porto, Coimbra and Aveiro; the quickest to reach is Evora, about 1 h 20 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 51 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Lisbon
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto · Portugal | 274 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Coimbra · Portugal | 176 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Aveiro · Portugal | 217 km | 3 h 5 min | Bus |
| Faro · Portugal | 217 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Viseu · Portugal | 239 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Leiria · Portugal | 118 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
| Evora · Portugal | 108 km | 1 h 20 min | Bus |
| Portimao · Portugal | 184 km | 3 h 10 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Lisbon
Land in Lisbon, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Lisbon → Coimbra → Aveiro → Lisbon
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Lisbon, 2 nights in Coimbra, 1 night in Aveiro
- About 6 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Lisbon → Coimbra | 2 h 10 min |
| Coimbra → Aveiro | 45 min |
| Aveiro → Lisbon | 3 h 5 min |
Lisbon → Porto → Coimbra → Lisbon
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Lisbon, 2 nights in Porto, 1 night in Coimbra
- About 6 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Lisbon → Porto | 3 h 15 min |
| Porto → Coimbra | 1 h 15 min |
| Coimbra → Lisbon | 2 h 10 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Lisbon
Airports with direct flights to Lisbon, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 4
Germany 3
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Luxembourg 1
Malta 1
Portugal 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Lisbon?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Porto, Coimbra, Aveiro, Faro, Viseu, Leiria, Evora and Portimao. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Lisbon to Porto?
About 3 h 15 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 274 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Lisbon?
For Lisbon, Coimbra and Aveiro, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Lisbon, 2 nights in Coimbra, 1 night in Aveiro), with about 6 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Lisbon?
From 51 airports in 16 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Lisbon is cheap.