- Must visit
Museu da Guarda
Guarda’s main museum presents archaeology, sacred art, painting, and local history inside a former seminary near the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Guarda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Guarda will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 32 buses that leave Lisbon for Guarda on Fri, Jul 31, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Guarda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 3m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Guarda:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Guarda costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Guarda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Guarda buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h20 | 2:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 2:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 2:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
21+ 79 | 11:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 5h25 | 4:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
34 · 78 | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 4h55 | 4:35 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
34 · 77 | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 5h25 | 5:05 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
34+ 34 | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 5h55 | 5:35 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
21+ 79 | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h55 | 4:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 4:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 5:15 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h05 | 5:35 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 7:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 8:30 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 9:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 9:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
34+ 33 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h15 | 11:15 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 10:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
70 · 77 | 6:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h10 | 11:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h15 | 11:15 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 12:00 AM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
50 · 75 | 1:15 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 8h10 | 9:25 AM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
11+ 75 | 2:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h10 | 9:25 AM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
3274 | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h55 | 10:55 AM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 11:50 AM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
71 · 78 | 8:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h25 | 1:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h15 | 1:45 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Guarda run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Guarda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Guarda trip today.
Guarda’s main museum presents archaeology, sacred art, painting, and local history inside a former seminary near the cathedral.
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, talks, and cultural programming in a restored building in the historic core.
Exhibition venue in Guarda’s municipal theater complex, known for contemporary visual arts and accessible central location.
Main civic square in historic Guarda, surrounded by notable buildings and ideal for orientation, events, and people-watching.
Hilltop area around the cathedral with heritage streets, views, and many of the city’s most important monuments close together.
Broad avenue linking key parts of the center, useful for strolling between shops, services, and cultural venues in the city core.
Hearty mountain soup with cabbage, beans, potatoes and pork. A Beira Interior staple valued for warming winters in the highlands around Guarda.
Rustic blood sausage from nearby Trás-os-Montes and Beira areas, often grilled or roasted. It is a classic inland Portuguese charcuterie.
Cured sheep's milk cheese from Serra da Estrela, creamy and intense. It is the region's most iconic product and a must-try near Guarda.
Traditional restaurant known for regional Beira dishes, grilled meats and a rustic local atmosphere in Guarda.
Established local spot serving classic Portuguese comfort food, regional specialties and generous portions in a casual setting.
Refined dining venue focused on Beira Interior ingredients, polished service and a more elegant atmosphere for regional cuisine.
Moderate for Portugal. Guarda is usually cheaper than Lisbon and Porto for hotels and dining, while local buses and everyday costs stay fairly low for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants often round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafés may get small change; taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Guarda 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 Guarda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Guarda buses use the Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios to Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Guarda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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