- Must visit
Museu do Alvarinho
Main local museum presenting Monção’s history, archaeology, identity, and notable figures in a compact and useful introduction to the town.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$13
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$26
Fastest journey on Oct 20
6 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
6 h 14 m
Buses on Oct 20
16
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Monção is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Monção will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 16 buses from Lisbon to Monção, including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 6 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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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Buses from Lisbon to Monção run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (378 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Monção buses for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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49 · 10 | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h50 | 2:50 AM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h20 | 2:50 AM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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50+ 12 | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 7h05 | 2:05 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
53+ 12 | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h05 | 2:05 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
50+ 12 | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
8 · 10 | 9:15 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 8h45 | 6:00 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h45 | 6:00 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 0 transfersDirect | |
49 · 11 | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 8h05 | 7:45 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h15 | 6:00 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 0 transfersDirect | |
49 · 11 | 1:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h15 | 7:45 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
50+ 11 | 1:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h15 | 7:45 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h25 | 8:55 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 0 transfersDirect | |
46 · 10 | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 6h55 | 10:55 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h25 | 10:55 PM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 0 transfersDirect | |
8 · 10 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 6h50 | 12:50 AM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h20 | 12:50 AM Monção, Centro Coordenador de Transportes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Monção — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monção trip today.
Main local museum presenting Monção’s history, archaeology, identity, and notable figures in a compact and useful introduction to the town.
Interpretive museum focused on local sacred art and religious heritage, offering insight into Monção’s devotional traditions and craftsmanship.
Interpretive exhibition area connected to the town’s fortified history, helping visitors understand Monção’s strategic border role over time.
Pleasant riverside park by the Minho, popular for walks, family outings, and views toward Spain in a relaxed green setting.
Atmospheric old-town streets within the fortified center, ideal for slow walks, architecture spotting, and discovering local character.
Historic central square surrounded by notable buildings, a practical starting point for exploring Monção’s old town on foot.
Foda à Monção is roasted lamb, traditionally served with rice baked in the meat juices. It is the town’s signature festive dish and a major local pride.
Alvarinho wine is Monção’s flagship drink, famous for fresh aromas, minerality, and elegance. The Monção e Melgaço subregion is Portugal’s classic home for it.
Lampreia à Bordalesa is lamprey stewed in red wine with its blood, a celebrated Minho specialty eaten in season and prized in riverside towns like Monção.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Monção, especially associated with regional specialties such as lamprey and classic Minho cooking in a polished setting.
Established local restaurant known for robust northern Portuguese dishes and a traditional atmosphere, suitable for trying regional meat and fish specialties.
Casual regional venue with a solid local reputation for Minho comfort food and approachable service, good for traditional everyday flavors.
Moderate for Portugal. Meals are affordable, hotels often cost less than big cities, and local transport needs are limited for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes: small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Monção 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 Monção, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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