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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
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Setúbal to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Setúbal to Lisbon will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 25 buses that leave Setúbal for Lisbon on Fri, Jul 31, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 30 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 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.





FlixBus



Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Setúbal to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Setúbal to Lisbon:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Setúbal to Lisbon costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (38m by bus vs 50m by car) and save roughly $9 (€7) compared to fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $15 (€13)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Carris Metropolitana.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Setúbal to Lisbon buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:15 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 10:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 10:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 11:20 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 12:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 1:55 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 3:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 4:05 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 5:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 5:35 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 6:05 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 6:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h40 | 8:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 8:35 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 11:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 11:20 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 11:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 0h35 | 4:25 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h45 | 7:35 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 0h40 | 7:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Setúbal to Lisbon run on average 16 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:50, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average bus duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 2:50 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Lisbon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lisbon trip today.
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Compact museum famed for the world’s largest tile collection. It explains azulejo art and includes a beautiful church interior.
Museum built around Gulbenkian’s exceptional private collection, from ancient artifacts to European masters, in a calm garden setting.
Lisbon’s oldest district, with narrow lanes, viewpoints, and fado heritage. It is the city’s most atmospheric area for wandering on foot.
Elegant central square on the Tagus framed by arcades and grand façades. A key meeting point and one of Lisbon’s defining public spaces.
Grand square famous for wave-pattern paving, fountains, and surrounding architecture. It is a classic starting point for central Lisbon walks.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potatoes. A beloved Lisbon comfort dish showing Portugal's deep bacalhau tradition.
Grilled salted cod, usually served with potatoes, olive oil and greens. Simple, iconic and central to Portuguese home cooking.
Shredded salted cod sautéed with onions, straw fries and egg. A classic Lisbon recipe said to have originated in the city.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining by Henrique Sá Pessoa. Creative Portuguese cuisine with refined tasting menus and polished service.
Historic Belém pastry shop famed for its original custard tarts. Busy, traditional and essential for a classic Lisbon sweet stop.
Traditional seafood restaurant in Cais do Sodré, known for shellfish, garlic clams and classic Portuguese fish dishes in a lively setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: lodging is cheaper than Paris, but central hotels rise in peak season. Meals and transit are generally good value for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Setúbal to Lisbon 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 Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Setúbal to Lisbon buses use the Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Gare Oriente. Use this guide to compare Setúbal and Lisbon 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.
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