4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
332 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 41 buses that leave Lisbon for Viana do Castelo on Fri, Jun 19, 23 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 332 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
8:00 PM4h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios12:30 AMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$81One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM4h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:00 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$131One-way0 transfers- 8:00 AM4h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios12:30 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$131One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM4h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios11:00 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$131One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 PM4h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios9:30 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$131One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM4h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente5:45 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$161One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 PM4h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente12:15 AMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$161One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 PM4h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:30 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$161One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM4h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios7:00 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$161One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM4h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:00 PMViana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Viana do Castelo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo 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 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $193 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Viana do Castelo:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $181 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo costing on average $193 (€157).
Other travel options to Viana do Castelo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $99 (€81). The journey takes 4h 37m versus 3h 49m 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, FlixBus, Citi Express.
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 Viana do Castelo Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Lisbon to Viana do Castelo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Viana do Castelo buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h45 | 1:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h45 | 5:00 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h45 | 7:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h45 | 10:30 PM Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo
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Buses from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express from Lisbon to Viana do CasteloYou can travel by bus between Lisbon to Viana do Castelo with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express 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 Viana do Castelo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo 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 Viana do Castelo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Citi Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Santa Luzia Sanctuary, a stunning basilica offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes
- Gil Eannes Museum Ship, a maritime museum housed in a former hospital ship showcasing naval history
- Praça da República, the main square featuring historic architecture and vibrant local life
- Costume Museum, a museum dedicated to traditional Portuguese costumes and textiles
- Ponte Eiffel, an iconic iron bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, providing picturesque views of the Lima River.
- Praia do Cabedelo, a popular beach known for its surfing conditions and scenic beauty
- Explore the local markets for traditional crafts and regional delicacies
- Take a scenic walk along the Lima River promenade
- Visit the Municipal Library for cultural events and exhibitions
- Enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal at a local tasca.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- 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.
- Citi Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg 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).
- Citi Express
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Citi Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Citi Express
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lisbon to Viana do Castelo
Most Lisbon to Viana do Castelo buses use the Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Viana do Castelo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lisbon station do buses to Viana do Castelo 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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