- 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
$18
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valença to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valença to Lisbon will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 14 buses that leave Valença for Lisbon on Fri, Jun 19, 3 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 370 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 6 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valença to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $149 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Valença to Lisbon:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valença to Lisbon costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $132 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valença to Lisbon costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Autna | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Autna | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Valença to Lisbon buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:20 PM Valenca do Minho, Estación de Autobus (Avenida Sá Carneiro) | 5h35 | 3:55 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Valenca do Minho, Estación de Autobus (Avenida Sá Carneiro) | 5h25 | 3:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Valenca do Minho, Estación de Autobus (Avenida Sá Carneiro) | 5h55 | 4:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal · Normal | 7:45 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h35 | 2:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h20 | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h15 | 4:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h20 | 4:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 5h50 | 4:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h35 | 6:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 5h40 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 7h45 | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
3124 | 1:15 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h30 | 7:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 7h14 | 8:29 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 2:05 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h15 | 8:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h35 | 10:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h15 | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 6h20 | 2:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Valença to Lisbon run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 229 miles (370 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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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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