THE SHORT VERSION
Lisbon to Munich at a glance.
- From
- Lisbon Lisboa
- To
- Munich München
- Road distance
- About 2464 km
- Straight line
- 1965 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~25 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Munich to Lisbon →
- Border
- Portugal → Germany. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Lisbon
Lisbon has direct buses from most Portuguese cities and from Spain and France. The main long-distance terminal is Sete Rios, with Oriente station a second hub for many routes.
- Sete Rios bus terminal
Next to Jardim Zoológico metro (blue line). Main domestic terminal. - Lisbon Oriente
Parque das Nações. Many national and international coaches; connected to metro and trains.
Arriving in Munich
Hackerbrücke is one S-Bahn stop from the main station (Hauptbahnhof).
- Munich Central Bus Station (ZOB) · Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof München
Arnulfstraße 21, by Hackerbrücke S-Bahn station.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Buses to Prague are often faster than the train.
KEEP GOING
From Munich, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Munich
More buses from Lisbon
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Lisbon from Munich by road?+
About 2464 km by road (1965 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Lisbon to Munich take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 25 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Lisbon?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Lisbon include Sete Rios bus terminal, Lisbon Oriente, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Munich to Lisbon?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Munich to Lisbon guide.
Where does the bus from Lisbon arrive in Munich?+
It depends on the operator. In Munich, services use Munich Central Bus Station (ZOB). Hackerbrücke is one S-Bahn stop from the main station (Hauptbahnhof).
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Munich?+
Hackerbrücke is one S-Bahn stop from the main station (Hauptbahnhof).
What kind of bus runs from Lisbon to Munich?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Lisbon to Munich bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Munich by bus?+
Direct buses from Munich include Salzburg, Zurich, Prague, Frankfurt, Vienna and more. See all connections on our Munich bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Lisbon to Munich?+
Portugal and Germany are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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