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Lisbon
↳ Valenciaby bus.

Bus services from Lisbon to Valencia are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 887 km. By car that is roughly 10 h without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

887 km by road~10 h by carBorder crossing
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Illustrative map: lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Lisbon to Valencia at a glance.

From
Lisbon Lisboa
To
Valencia València
Road distance
About 887 km
Straight line
760 km
Car time, no stops
~10 h buses take longer
Border
Portugal → Spain. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

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.
2

Arriving in Valencia

Take the metro or walk across the Turia gardens to the old town.

  • Valencia bus station · Estació d'Autobusos de València
    Avinguda de Menéndez Pidal, near Túria metro (lines 1 and 2).
Valencia
Valencia. Photo: Nicolas Vollmer from Munich [Allemagne], CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

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.

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Good to know in Valencia
  • Book ahead for summer weekends, when coastal routes fill up.

KEEP GOING

From Valencia, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Lisbon from Valencia by road?+

About 887 km by road (760 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.

How long does the bus from Lisbon to Valencia take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 10 h 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 Valencia to Lisbon?+

Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Valencia to Lisbon guide.

Where does the bus from Lisbon arrive in Valencia?+

It depends on the operator. In Valencia, services use Valencia bus station. Take the metro or walk across the Turia gardens to the old town.

How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Valencia?+

Take the metro or walk across the Turia gardens to the old town.

What kind of bus runs from Lisbon to Valencia?+

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 Valencia 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 Valencia by bus?+

Direct buses from Valencia include Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Marseille, Lyon and more. See all connections on our Valencia bus page.

Do I need my passport on the bus from Lisbon to Valencia?+

Portugal and Spain 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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FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Clear sources. Better decisions.

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.

12Go: Lisbon to Valencia bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Lisbon (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Valencia (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →