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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 on Sep 20
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 20
29
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 29 buses from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon, including 18 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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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FlixBus
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $435.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $435 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average $21.
A train is $419 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 17m 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, 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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h20 | 12:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h45 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 46 | 9:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 6h30 | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h45 | 2:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h55 | 4:25 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
91 · 67 | 10:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h15 | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h45 | 4:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 94 | 11:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h55 | 5:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
93 · 94 | 11:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 6h05 | 5:35 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
97 · 69 | 1:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h40 | 6:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 2 | 3:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h10 | 7:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h05 | 8:50 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 · 69 | 5:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 6h20 | 11:20 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
93 · 69 | 5:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 6h10 | 11:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h00 | 11:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 · 69 | 7:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 6h55 | 1:55 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
97 · 69 | 7:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 6h45 | 1:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h45 | 11:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h00 | 5:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h30 | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h00 | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h20 | 11:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 4h45 | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
98 · 78 | 8:05 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 7h00 | 3:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 5h10 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:15 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 Vila Real de Santo António 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 Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon buses use the Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Gare Oriente. Use this guide to compare Vila Real de Santo António and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República. ATMs are available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República.
Ticket office support is available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República.
Available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República: Basic accessibility with ramps present.
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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