Lausanne to Lisbon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

963.2 miles 1550.2 km · straight line
1155.9 miles estimated 1860.2 km · driving distance
23h 15min estimated drive time
CHF 224 - CHF 275 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lausanne from Lisbon?

The distance from Lausanne to Lisbon is 963.2 miles (1550.2 km) as the crow flies. Lisbon is located WSW of Lausanne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1155.9 miles, taking about 23h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Lisbon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 15min CHF 224 - CHF 275 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 54min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~30h 14min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lausanne & Lisbon

Quick Facts

Lausanne
46.52°N, 6.63°E
Europe/Zurich
495m 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 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients