- Must visit
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
One of Lisbon’s finest museums, known for its exceptional art collection spanning antiquity to European masters. The quiet garden setting also makes it a local favorite.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
21
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 21 buses that leave Setúbal for Lisbon on Tue, Jun 16, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 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 Tue, Jun 16 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



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 | $16 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 $16 (€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 $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
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 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
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 Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 16h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
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 Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h35 | 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 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h35 | 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 |
The table below shows live departures for Setúbal to Lisbon buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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) | 0h45 | 5:35 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 5:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 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 | |
![]() | 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) | 0h45 | 11:20 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 11:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) | 0h35 | 11:30 PM 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 |
High Season Jul - Sep |
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.
One of Lisbon’s finest museums, known for its exceptional art collection spanning antiquity to European masters. The quiet garden setting also makes it a local favorite.
Portugal’s national museum of ancient art, housing major Portuguese and European works. It is essential for understanding the country’s artistic and imperial history.
Portugal’s leading tile museum in a former convent, tracing the history of azulejos from the 15th century to today. A standout for Lisbon’s visual identity and a favorite beyond the city center.
Lisbon’s oldest district, known for steep lanes, tiled facades, viewpoints and strong traditional character. It is one of the city’s essential walking areas.
A central district blending historic elegance, shopping streets, cafes and cultural venues. It is one of the most popular areas for strolling in central Lisbon.
Lisbon’s grand waterfront square, framed by monumental buildings and opening toward the Tagus. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s signature public spaces.
A classic Lisbon cod dish made with shredded salted cod, onions, straw fries, and softly scrambled eggs, usually topped with parsley and olives.
Chargrilled sardines, especially iconic during the June Festas de Lisboa, typically served with bread, potatoes, or salad.
Clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, white wine, and coriander. A beloved Portuguese seafood petisco strongly associated with Lisbon dining.
José Avillez's celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Chiado, known for refined Portuguese cuisine and a polished special-occasion experience.
The historic pastry shop most famous for Lisbon's iconic custard tarts, with a classic, busy atmosphere and strong local tradition.
A famed seafood restaurant known for shellfish, garlic prawns, and a lively traditional atmosphere. One of Lisbon's most established dining institutions.
Moderate for Western Europe: good value on transit and casual dining, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up is common; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Small tips for taxis are optional; not expected for counter service.
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