Lisbon to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1274.4 miles 2051 km · straight line
1529.3 miles estimated 2461.2 km · driving distance
30h 46min estimated drive time
€264 - €325 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Lisbon from Salzburg?

The distance from Lisbon to Salzburg is 1274.4 miles (2051 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located NE of Lisbon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1529.3 miles, taking about 30h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Lisbon is in Portugal, while Salzburg is in Austria.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lisbon and Salzburg. 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 Lisbon to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 46min €264 - €325 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 55min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~40h 0min $184–$535* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lisbon & Salzburg

Quick Facts

Lisbon
38.72°N, 9.14°W
Europe/Lisbon
2m elevation
Salzburg
47.81°N, 13.05°E
Europe/Vienna
424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 425 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients