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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
A major fine arts museum with an exceptional collection spanning antiquity to European masters, set in a calm modernist complex and gardens.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Castro Daire to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castro Daire to Lisbon will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 4 buses that leave Castro Daire for Lisbon on Thu, May 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castro Daire to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $135 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Castro Daire to Lisbon:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castro Daire to Lisbon costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $122 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Castro Daire to Lisbon costing on average $135 (€109).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Castro Daire to Lisbon buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Castro Daire | 4h30 | 10:30 AM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Castro Daire | 4h30 | 11:30 AM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Castro Daire | 3h45 | 4:40 PM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Castro Daire | 3h30 | 8:30 PM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Castro Daire to Lisbon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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