- Must visit
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
One of Lisbon’s finest museums, known for its exceptional art collection spanning antiquity to European masters. The quiet garden setting also makes it a local favorite.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elvas to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elvas to Lisbon will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 13 buses that leave Elvas for Lisbon on Thu, Jun 11, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.




FlixBus




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elvas 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $83.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $445 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Elvas to Lisbon:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elvas to Lisbon costing on average $27 (€22).
A bus is $429 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elvas to Lisbon costing on average $445 (€362).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $69 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Elvas to Lisbon buses for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h40 | 7:10 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 · 98 | 6:30 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
89 · 6 | 6:30 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h45 | 10:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 9:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 · 98 | 6:30 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 11:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 11 | |||||
![]() | 6:45 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h30 | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h45 | 10:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h20 | 10:05 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 11:20 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Elvas to Lisbon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Lisbon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lisbon trip today.
One of Lisbon’s finest museums, known for its exceptional art collection spanning antiquity to European masters. The quiet garden setting also makes it a local favorite.
Portugal’s national museum of ancient art, housing major Portuguese and European works. It is essential for understanding the country’s artistic and imperial history.
Portugal’s leading tile museum in a former convent, tracing the history of azulejos from the 15th century to today. A standout for Lisbon’s visual identity and a favorite beyond the city center.
Lisbon’s oldest district, known for steep lanes, tiled facades, viewpoints and strong traditional character. It is one of the city’s essential walking areas.
A central district blending historic elegance, shopping streets, cafes and cultural venues. It is one of the most popular areas for strolling in central Lisbon.
Lisbon’s grand waterfront square, framed by monumental buildings and opening toward the Tagus. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s signature public spaces.
A classic Lisbon cod dish made with shredded salted cod, onions, straw fries, and softly scrambled eggs, usually topped with parsley and olives.
Chargrilled sardines, especially iconic during the June Festas de Lisboa, typically served with bread, potatoes, or salad.
Clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, white wine, and coriander. A beloved Portuguese seafood petisco strongly associated with Lisbon dining.
José Avillez's celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Chiado, known for refined Portuguese cuisine and a polished special-occasion experience.
The historic pastry shop most famous for Lisbon's iconic custard tarts, with a classic, busy atmosphere and strong local tradition.
A famed seafood restaurant known for shellfish, garlic prawns, and a lively traditional atmosphere. One of Lisbon's most established dining institutions.
Moderate for Western Europe: good value on transit and casual dining, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up is common; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Small tips for taxis are optional; not expected for counter service.
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