- Recommended
Centro Cultural António Aleixo
Municipal museum presenting local history, fishing, industry, and town planning; the best starting point for understanding Vila Real de Santo António.
Cheapest price on Sep 11
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 11
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 11
4 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
4 h 23 m
Buses on Sep 11
28
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Fri, Sep 11, we found 28 buses from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António, including 18 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 11 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Fri, Sep 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.





FlixBus
FlixBus


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $511.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $511 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Vila Real de Santo António:
A train is $0.76 (€0.61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António costing on average $22 (€17).
A train is $490 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António costing on average $511 (€412).
Other travel options to Vila Real de Santo António take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€17) compared to roughly $91 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70 (€56). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 3h 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, FlixBus, Citi Express, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António buses for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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67 · 91 | 5:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h35 | 11:20 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h50 | 11:20 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h20 | 11:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h25 | 12:40 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h50 | 2:20 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h25 | 4:55 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h45 | 6:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
69 · 93 | 1:40 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 6h00 | 7:40 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
69 · 93 | 2:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h40 | 7:40 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h25 | 7:40 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h15 | 8:45 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
98 · 98 | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 6h25 | 10:10 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h25 | 8:10 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
98 · 98 | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h10 | 10:10 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
78 · 98 | 4:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h25 | 10:10 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h55 | 10:10 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h20 | 9:55 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h25 | 10:55 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 5h10 | 12:40 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 · 91 | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h10 | 12:40 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h25 | 12:55 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 · 97 | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h15 | 3:15 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h45 | 3:15 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 5h10 | 6:10 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 0 transfersDirect | |
67+ 91 | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h10 | 6:10 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Vila Real de Santo António — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vila Real de Santo António trip today.
Municipal museum presenting local history, fishing, industry, and town planning; the best starting point for understanding Vila Real de Santo António.
Museum in Castro Marim exploring castle archaeology and frontier history through artifacts and interpretation inside a major medieval monument.
Archaeological interpretation space in Cacela Velha explaining the site’s Islamic, medieval, and early modern occupation through finds and displays.
Elegant central square and urban ensemble ideal for strolling, people-watching, and appreciating the town’s rare 18th-century grid plan.
Long sandy beach backed by pine forest and boardwalks; one of the municipality’s most popular walking and relaxation areas.
Marsh reserve landscape with trails, salt pans, and birdlife; a standout area for nature walks close to the town and border.
Grilled sardines, a summer staple along the Algarve coast, served simply with olive oil and potatoes to highlight the freshness of local Atlantic fish.
Octopus salad with onion, parsley and olive oil. Common in the eastern Algarve, it reflects the town's strong connection to local octopus fishing.
A hearty tuna stew with potatoes, onion and tomato, traditional in Algarve tuna towns and linked to the region's historic tuna fisheries.
Refined riverside restaurant known for fresh Algarve seafood and polished service in an elegant setting near the marina.
Popular traditional seafood restaurant praised for cataplana, grilled fish and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Casual long-running spot for grilled fish, octopus and Portuguese staples, valued for generous portions and friendly service.
Moderate for the Algarve. Lodging rises in summer, but dining and local transit are usually reasonable versus larger resort towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine for cafes. Taxi tips are optional; round up the fare.
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Avenida da República -> Praça Marquês de Pombal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António 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 Vila Real de Santo António, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António buses use the Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios to Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Vila Real de Santo António 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.
Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República. ATMs are available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República.
Ticket office support is available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República.
Available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República: Basic accessibility with ramps present.
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