Geneva, Switzerland to Lisbon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

932.4 miles 1500.5 km · straight line
1118.8 miles estimated 1800.6 km · driving distance
22h 30min estimated drive time
CHF 217 - CHF 266 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Geneva, Switzerland from Lisbon?

The distance from Geneva, Switzerland to Lisbon is 932.4 miles (1500.5 km) as the crow flies. Lisbon is located WSW of Geneva, Switzerland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1118.8 miles, taking about 22h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Geneva, Switzerland is in Switzerland, while Lisbon is in Portugal.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Geneva, Switzerland and Lisbon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Geneva, Switzerland to Lisbon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 30min CHF 217 - CHF 266 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 0min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 15min $134–$392* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geneva, Switzerland & Lisbon

Quick Facts

Geneva, Switzerland
46.20°N, 6.14°E
Europe/Zurich
375m elevation
Lisbon
38.72°N, 9.14°W
Europe/Lisbon
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients