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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
€10
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
It's difficult to get from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon without transferring at least once.
R 36414 · R 26414
R 36414 · R 26414
IR 30810 · IR 21812
IR 30810 · IR 21812
IR 30810 · IR 21812
IR 30810 · IR 21812
R 36414 · R 26414
R 36414 · R 26414Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 36414 · R 26414 | 7:30 PM Caldas da Rainha | 3h07 | 10:37 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 36414 · R 26414 | 7:30 PM Caldas da Rainha | 2h55 | 10:25 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
IR 30810 · IR 21812 | 6:15 AM Caldas da Rainha | 2h42 | 8:57 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
IR 30810 · IR 21812 | 6:15 AM Caldas da Rainha | 2h55 | 9:10 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon trains use the Caldas da Rainha to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Use this guide to compare Caldas da Rainha and Lisbon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Caldas da Rainha has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Caldas da Rainha.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Caldas da Rainha. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Caldas da Rainha. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Caldas da Rainha: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Caldas da Rainha: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caldas da Rainha.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristal Caldas, Sana Silver Coast Hotel, Hotel Dona Leonor.
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Lisboa - Entrecampos is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Entrecampos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Laurentina, O Talho
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference, Hotel 3K Europa, NH Lisboa Campo Grande.
Lisboa - Sete Rios is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Sete Mares, Restaurante O Talho
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Sete Rios. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Sete Rios. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa, Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Novotel Lisboa.
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