- Must visit
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
$13
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tavira to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tavira to Lisbon will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 36 buses that leave Tavira 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 220 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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 Tavira to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $152 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Tavira to Lisbon:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tavira to Lisbon costing on average $30 (€24).
A bus is $140 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tavira to Lisbon costing on average $152 (€125).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $92 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80 (€66). The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 1m 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, Alsa, FlixBus, 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 Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:14PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Tavira 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 |
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![]() | 5:30 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h00 | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h50 | 11:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h30 | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h15 | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h15 | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h15 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 69 | 9:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 46 | 10:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 6h00 | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h25 | 4:25 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
91 · 67 | 11:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h15 | 5:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 94 | 12:00 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h35 | 5:35 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
93 · 94 | 12:00 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h25 | 5:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h59 | 4:59 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h45 | 5:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
97 · 69 | 1:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h10 | 6:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h45 | 6:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 2 | 3:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h45 | 9:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h15 | 7:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h30 | 9:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h14 | 9:14 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h59 | 8:59 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h35 | 8:50 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 69 | 5:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h40 | 11:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
93 · 69 | 5:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h50 | 11:20 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h15 | 9:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h30 | 11:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 · 69 | 7:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 6h25 | 1:55 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h15 | 11:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 · 69 | 7:30 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 6h15 | 1:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
![]() | 12:45 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h30 | 5:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h44 | 5:44 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 5h00 | 6:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros | 4h29 | 5:29 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tavira to Lisbon run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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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 Tavira 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 Tavira to Lisbon buses use the Tavira, Estação de autocarros to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Gare Oriente. Use this guide to compare Tavira 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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