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Genoa
↳ Lisbonby bus.

Bus services from Genoa to Lisbon are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 2015 km. By car that is roughly 21 h 30 min without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

2015 km by road~21 h 30 min by carBorder crossing
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Illustrative map: lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Genoa to Lisbon at a glance.

From
Genoa Genova
To
Lisbon Lisboa
Road distance
About 2015 km
Straight line
1627 km
Car time, no stops
~21 h 30 min buses take longer
Return route
Not listed as direct
Border
Italy → Portugal. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Genoa

Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.

2

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.
Lisbon
Lisbon. Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL, CC BY-SA 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 Lisbon
  • Check your ticket: some services use Oriente, others Sete Rios.

KEEP GOING

From Lisbon, the road continues.

All buses from and to Lisbon

Other ways to reach Lisbon

More buses from Genoa

GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Genoa from Lisbon by road?+

About 2015 km by road (1627 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.

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

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 21 h 30 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 Genoa?+

It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Lisbon to Genoa?+

12Go's public route list doesn't include Lisbon to Genoa as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.

Where does the bus from Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa to Lisbon?+

Italy 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.

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