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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
$0.00
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
16 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zafra to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Zafra to Lisbon without transferring at least once.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zafra to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $82, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $411 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zafra to Lisbon:
A train is $57 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zafra to Lisbon costing on average $140.
A train is $329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zafra to Lisbon costing on average $411.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 49m.
Train takes on average 9h 59m.
You'll arrive about -1h -36m sooner (3h 59m by bus vs 3h 23m by car) and save roughly $-78.74 compared to fuel and tolls ($140 vs $61). 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 Alsa | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Leda | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 14h44 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Zafra to Lisbon buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:45 PM Zafra | 14h40 | 8:25 AM Lisbon | 1 transfer | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Zafra to Lisbon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $140 but you can travel from only $82 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 14h 44m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $140 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 44m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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.
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Most Zafra to Lisbon buses use the Zafra, Estación Autobuses to Lisboa, Gare Oriente station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios. Use this guide to compare Zafra 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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