THE SHORT VERSION
Nice to Lisbon at a glance.
- From
- Nice
- To
- Lisbon Lisboa
- Road distance
- About 1820 km
- Straight line
- 1477 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~19 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Lisbon to Nice →
- Border
- France → Portugal. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Nice
Nice is the main city of the French Riviera, with coaches along the coast to Marseille and Italy and into the Alps. Long-distance stops vary by operator, including the airport and city stops.
- Nice Airport and city stops
Long-distance coaches call at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and city stops; check your ticket for the exact one. - Regional bus links
Zou! regional buses run along the coast to Cannes and Monaco.
Arriving in Lisbon
Both terminals are on the metro, so the centre is a short ride away.
- 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.
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.
- Check your ticket: some services use Oriente, others Sete Rios.
KEEP GOING
From Lisbon, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Lisbon
More buses from Nice
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Nice from Lisbon by road?+
About 1820 km by road (1477 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Nice to Lisbon take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 19 h 15 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 Nice?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Nice include Nice Airport and city stops, Regional bus links, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Lisbon to Nice?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Lisbon to Nice guide.
Where does the bus from Nice arrive in Lisbon?+
It depends on the operator. In Lisbon, services use Sete Rios bus terminal, Lisbon Oriente. Both terminals are on the metro, so the centre is a short ride away.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Lisbon?+
Both terminals are on the metro, so the centre is a short ride away.
What kind of bus runs from Nice to Lisbon?+
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 Nice to Lisbon 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 Lisbon by bus?+
Direct buses from Lisbon include Porto, Seville, Madrid, Valencia, Marseille and more. See all connections on our Lisbon bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Nice to Lisbon?+
France and Portugal 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.
Still deciding? Check today's departures, then book your seat.
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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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