The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Elvas
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Elvas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Elvas will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lisbon for Elvas on Fri, Jun 19, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
2:30 PM3h50Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:20 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$111One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM3h35Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)6:20 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$111One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM3h10Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:40 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$111One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM3h20Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:20 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM3h30Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:15 PMElvas$121One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM2h40Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios11:10 AMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$231One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM2h45Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios8:15 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$231One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM3h00Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:00 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$231One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM3h00Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios3:00 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$231One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM3h10Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:40 PMElvas, Terminal Rodoviário$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lisbon to Elvas
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Elvas 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 48m. 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 train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lisbon to Elvas:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Elvas costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Elvas take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 10m 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.
Lisbon to Elvas Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:34PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:34AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Lisbon to Elvas bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Elvas buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h30 | 1:15 PM Elvas | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 3:00 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h50 | 6:20 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 6:00 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
78 · 89 | 4:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h00 | 9:45 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 8:15 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 · 84 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h40 | 10:40 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
80 · 89 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h45 | 9:45 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 9:45 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 10:40 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Rede Expressos, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Lisbon to Elvas.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Elvas
Buses from Lisbon to Elvas run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lisbon to ElvasYou can travel by bus between Lisbon to Elvas with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lisbon to Elvas
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Elvas 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 Elvas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Amoreira Aqueduct, an impressive 16th-century aqueduct stretching over 7 kilometers with towering arches
- Elvas Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscape
- Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort, a star-shaped fortification known for its strategic military architecture and historical significance
- Elvas Cathedral, a blend of Gothic and Baroque styles with a richly decorated interior
- Museu Militar de Elvas, a museum showcasing military artifacts and the history of Elvas as a key defensive stronghold.
- Explore the local cuisine at traditional Portuguese restaurants
- Attend a cultural event or festival to experience local traditions
- Take a guided walking tour of the historic city center
- Visit the local markets to shop for unique crafts and souvenirs
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque streets of Elvas.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lisbon to Elvas
Most Lisbon to Elvas buses use the Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios to Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário station pair, with some services arriving at Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Elvas bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lisbon station do buses to Elvas leave from?
Getting to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios bus station facilities and services
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lisboa, Gare Oriente from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente bus station facilities and services
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) from Lisbon city centre
Getting to Elvas from Elvas city centre
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