The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Silves
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Silves is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Silves will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lisbon for Silves on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 180 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
4:00 PM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios7:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$161One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios12:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$191One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios9:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$191One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios1:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$231One-way0 transfers
69 · 903:30 PM3h35Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$241One-way1 transfer
9:00 AM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios12:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$191One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios7:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$161One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios9:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$191One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM3h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios1:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$231One-way0 transfers
69 · 903:30 PM3h35Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)$241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Silves
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Silves among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 $6, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $182 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Lisbon to Silves:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Silves costing on average $24 (€20).
A bus is $168 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Silves costing on average $182 (€149).
Other travel options to Silves take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $79 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64 (€53). The journey takes 6h 57m versus 2h 34m 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.
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 Silves Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Lisbon to Silves bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Silves buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
46 · 90 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 4h20 | 1:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h05 | 12:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h05 | 1:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 · 69 | 3:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h35 | 7:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h05 | 7:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h05 | 9:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Silves
Buses from Lisbon to Silves run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lisbon to SilvesYou can travel by bus between Lisbon to Silves with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lisbon to Silves
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Silves 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 Silves, 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.
- 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 Silves
Most Lisbon to Silves buses use the Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios to Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Silves bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lisbon station do buses to Silves leave from?
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, 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, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) from Lisbon city centre
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