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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$26
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 32 m
Buses on Sep 18
18
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Esposende to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Esposende to Lisbon will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 18 buses from Esposende to Lisbon, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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 Esposende to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $540.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $540 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Esposende to Lisbon:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esposende to Lisbon costing on average $41.
A bus is $515 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esposende to Lisbon costing on average $540.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 44m 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.
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 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Esposende to Lisbon buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 · 21 | 8:30 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 6h45 | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
10+ 50 | 8:30 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h00 | 1:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
10 · 53 | 8:30 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h05 | 1:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
40+ 11 | 8:30 AM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 6h15 | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
40 · 53 | 8:30 AM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 5h05 | 1:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
40+ 60 | 8:30 AM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 5h45 | 2:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 4h25 | 3:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 · 49 | 11:25 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h15 | 4:40 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
10 · 49 | 11:25 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 4h50 | 4:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
10 · 49 | 11:25 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h00 | 4:25 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 4h35 | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 · 36 | 11:25 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 6h00 | 5:25 PM Cascais | 1 transfer | |
10 · 36 | 11:25 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h45 | 5:10 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 1 transfer | |
10 · 53 | 12:40 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h15 | 5:55 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
10 · 49 | 12:40 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 4h50 | 5:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
10 · 53 | 12:40 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h05 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 4h35 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 · 49 | 1:25 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 4h50 | 6:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
10 · 36 | 1:25 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 6h30 | 7:55 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 1 transfer | |
10 · 36 | 1:25 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 7h00 | 8:25 PM Cascais | 1 transfer | |
40+ 60 | 1:30 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 6h00 | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
40+ 50 | 1:30 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 5h00 | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 4h20 | 9:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
12+ 50 | 6:25 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h05 | 11:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
12+ 53 | 6:25 PM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 5h10 | 11:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 4h30 | 1:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
![]() | 4:10 AM Esposende, Central de Camionagem | 4h35 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Esposende to Lisbon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 195 miles (315 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 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.
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Compact museum famed for the world’s largest tile collection. It explains azulejo art and includes a beautiful church interior.
Museum built around Gulbenkian’s exceptional private collection, from ancient artifacts to European masters, in a calm garden setting.
Lisbon’s oldest district, with narrow lanes, viewpoints, and fado heritage. It is the city’s most atmospheric area for wandering on foot.
Elegant central square on the Tagus framed by arcades and grand façades. A key meeting point and one of Lisbon’s defining public spaces.
Grand square famous for wave-pattern paving, fountains, and surrounding architecture. It is a classic starting point for central Lisbon walks.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potatoes. A beloved Lisbon comfort dish showing Portugal's deep bacalhau tradition.
Grilled salted cod, usually served with potatoes, olive oil and greens. Simple, iconic and central to Portuguese home cooking.
Shredded salted cod sautéed with onions, straw fries and egg. A classic Lisbon recipe said to have originated in the city.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining by Henrique Sá Pessoa. Creative Portuguese cuisine with refined tasting menus and polished service.
Historic Belém pastry shop famed for its original custard tarts. Busy, traditional and essential for a classic Lisbon sweet stop.
Traditional seafood restaurant in Cais do Sodré, known for shellfish, garlic clams and classic Portuguese fish dishes in a lively setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: lodging is cheaper than Paris, but central hotels rise in peak season. Meals and transit are generally good value for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Esposende to Lisbon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Esposende to Lisbon buses use the Esposende, Central de Camionagem to Lisboa, Gare Oriente station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios. Use this guide to compare Esposende and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Esposende, Central de Camionagem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a small cafe inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Esposende, Central de Camionagem. ATMs are available at Esposende, Central de Camionagem.
Ticket office support is available at Esposende, Central de Camionagem.
Available at Esposende, Central de Camionagem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Esposende, Central de Camionagem: Station is accessible for disabled individuals.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
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