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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€11
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€17
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 19 m
Buses on Sep 18
7
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Serpa to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Serpa to Lisbon will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 7 buses from Serpa to Lisbon, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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 Serpa to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Serpa to Lisbon:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Serpa to Lisbon costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €30. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 22m 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
The table below shows live departures for Serpa to Lisbon buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 2h45 | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 · 98 | 7:30 AM Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h05 | 10:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
85 · 98 | 7:30 AM Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h15 | 10:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
85 · 78 | 8:15 AM Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 6h50 | 3:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h45 | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 · 69 | 2:15 PM Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 4h25 | 6:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h45 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Serpa to Lisbon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Most Serpa to Lisbon buses use the Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Gare Oriente. Use this guide to compare Serpa and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria inside the station
Wi-Fi is available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa. ATMs are available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa.
Ticket office support is available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa.
Available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa: Wheelchair accessible.
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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