- 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 on Sep 18
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€20
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 39 m
Buses on Sep 18
47
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vila Real 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 to Lisbon will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 47 buses from Vila Real to Lisbon, including 25 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 311 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vila Real to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 to Lisbon:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vila Real to Lisbon costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rodonotre | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
The table below shows live departures for Vila Real to Lisbon buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52+ 50 | 8:30 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 1:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
52+ 58 | 9:00 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h50 | 2:50 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
52+ 53 | 9:00 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h45 | 2:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
10+ 52 | 9:00 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 6h45 | 3:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
23+ 70 | 6:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 11:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
23+ 84 | 7:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 7h30 | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h30 | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h20 | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 1:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
73+ 10 | 8:00 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
54+ 72 | 8:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h10 | 1:25 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 1:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h25 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 2:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
51+ 98 | 9:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 6h00 | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h00 | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
73+ 50 | 10:00 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h05 | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
22+ 21 | 10:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h00 | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h35 | 2:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 3:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h45 | 4:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 4:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
23+ 60 | 11:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 5:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 5:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 6:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h00 | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 7:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
52+ 50 | 2:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h45 | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h45 | 8:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
50 · 49 | 3:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h10 | 8:55 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h50 | 9:50 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 9:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
54+ 69 | 4:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 7h05 | 11:20 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 transfer | |
50+ 53 | 5:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h35 | 10:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 10:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h45 | 11:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h30 | 12:25 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 4h50 | 12:05 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
23 · 50 | 7:15 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h15 | 12:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 5h10 | 12:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vila Real to Lisbon run on average 43 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 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 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 to Lisbon buses use the Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) to Lisboa, Gare Oriente station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios. Use this guide to compare Vila Real and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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