- Recommended
Museu Municipal Dr. José Formosinho
Lagos’s main municipal museum, next to Santo António Church, with archaeology, sacred art and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Setúbal to Lagos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Setúbal to Lagos will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 17 buses that leave Setúbal for Lagos on Fri, Jun 19, 2 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 159 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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
FlixBus
81 · 80
89 · 94
81 · 80
69 · 38
81 · 94
89 · 94Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Setúbal to Lagos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Setúbal to Lagos:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Setúbal to Lagos costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Lagos take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Setúbal to Lagos buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 7h15 | 11:05 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 6h45 | 11:45 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 · 92 | 6:50 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 5h05 | 11:55 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h25 | 12:40 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 · 92 | 9:15 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h55 | 2:10 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
89 · 94 | 10:35 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h50 | 3:25 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
85 · 92 | 11:15 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h55 | 4:10 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
78 · 96 | 12:30 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 5h35 | 6:05 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
78 · 67 | 2:30 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 5h50 | 8:20 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
69 · 38 | 2:35 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h15 | 6:50 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
94 · 67 | 4:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h50 | 9:40 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
81 · 80 | 5:45 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h10 | 9:55 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
80 · 67 | 7:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 5h40 | 1:30 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
81 · 94 | 7:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 4h35 | 12:25 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
80 · 94 | 8:35 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 6h20 | 2:55 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
69 · 67 | 10:35 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 6h35 | 5:10 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
78 · 67 | 10:55 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 6h15 | 5:10 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Setúbal to Lagos run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Lagos — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lagos trip today.
Lagos’s main municipal museum, next to Santo António Church, with archaeology, sacred art and local history collections.
Creative arts center and exhibition space in a former jail, known for contemporary art, installations and cultural events.
Interpretive exhibition inside the former slave market building, presenting the history of slavery and Lagos’s role in it.
One of Lagos’s signature beaches, famous for clear water, golden cliffs and highly photogenic Algarve scenery.
Small cove reached by a long wooden staircase, celebrated for turquoise water and viewpoints popular on social media.
The walled historic center with cobbled lanes, small plazas, tiled façades and many of the city’s main heritage sights.
A signature Algarve seafood stew of clams, prawns, fish, and aromatics cooked in a copper cataplana. It is one of the region’s most iconic coastal dishes.
Rice cooked with razor clams, garlic, herbs, and broth. A classic Algarve dish that highlights the freshness of local shellfish.
A traditional Algarve porridge made from coarse maize meal, often enriched with clams, bacon, or local herbs. It reflects the region’s rural cooking traditions.
A long-established Lagos restaurant known for refined Portuguese and international cuisine, polished service, and an elegant atmosphere near the old town.
A well-known traditional restaurant popular for hearty Portuguese cooking, especially seafood and regional specialties, in a small and lively setting.
An established clifftop seafood restaurant famous for fresh fish, shellfish, and ocean views. It is one of the most recognized dining spots around Lagos.
Moderate for Portugal. Meals and coffee are reasonable, but summer lodging and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional: round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change for cafés; round up taxis.
Official public transport app
Lagos Terminal Rodoviário, Lagos -> Lagos Centro, Lagos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Setúbal to Lagos 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 Lagos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Setúbal to Lagos buses use the Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) to Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Setúbal and Lagos bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante O Camilo (0.5 km), Adega da Marina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário: Ramps.
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