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Museu Municipal de Espinho
Espinho’s municipal museum presents local history, archaeology, ethnography, and the town’s ties to fishing and urban growth.
Cheapest price on Sep 09
$20
Average ticket price on Sep 09
$33
Fastest journey on Sep 09
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 09
2 h 42 m
Trains on Sep 09
45
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Espinho is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Espinho will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Wed, Sep 09, we found 45 trains from Lisbon to Espinho, including 16 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 09 the direct trains cover the 258 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Sep 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
IC 723
IC 723
IC 529
IC 523
IC 529
AP 121
AP 121
AP 135 · U 15645
IC 731
IC 723Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Espinho 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $596.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $596 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Espinho:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Espinho costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $576 (€465) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Espinho costing on average $596 (€481).
Other travel options to Espinho take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $93 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€47). The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 54m 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 Lisbon to Espinho trains for today, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 521 | 6:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 9:27 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 521 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h48 | 9:27 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 131 · U 15617 | 7:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h59 | 9:59 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 131 · U 15617 | 7:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h50 | 9:59 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 511 · R 4609 · U 15623 | 7:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h29 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
IC 511 · R 4609 · U 15623 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h20 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 121 | 8:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h39 | 10:39 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 121 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h30 | 10:39 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 123 · U 15623 | 9:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h59 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 123 · U 15623 | 9:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h50 | 11:59 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 12:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h48 | 12:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4411 · AP 182 · U 15625 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h14 | 12:59 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 182 · U 15625 | 9:57 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h02 | 12:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · U 15625 | 10:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h50 | 12:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 621 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 2:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 | 11:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h48 | 2:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 125 · U 15633 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h59 | 2:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 125 · U 15633 | 12:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h50 | 2:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 513 · R 4623 · U 15643 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h49 | 6:19 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 4619 · U 15637 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h29 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 4619 · U 15637 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h20 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 4623 · U 15643 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h40 | 6:19 PM Espinho station | 2 transfers | |
AP 133 · U 15637 | 2:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h59 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 133 · U 15637 | 2:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h50 | 4:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 523 | 3:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 6:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h48 | 6:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 135 · U 15645 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h54 | 6:54 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 135 · U 15645 | 4:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h45 | 6:54 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 127 · U 15649 | 5:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h59 | 7:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 127 · U 15649 | 5:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h50 | 7:59 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 731 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 8:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 731 | 5:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h48 | 8:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 137 · U 15653 | 6:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h08 | 9:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 137 · U 15653 | 6:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h59 | 9:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 186 · U 15655 | 6:57 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h11 | 10:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 186 · U 15655 | 7:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h59 | 10:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 723 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 10:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 723 | 7:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h48 | 10:27 PM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4431 · R 3401 | 7:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h43 | 12:28 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
R 4431 · R 3401 | 7:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h35 | 12:28 AM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 129 · U 15657 | 8:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h08 | 11:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
AP 129 · U 15657 | 8:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h59 | 11:08 PM Espinho station | 1 transfer | |
IC 529 | 10:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 12:57 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 529 | 10:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h48 | 12:57 AM Espinho station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lisbon to Espinho run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Espinho — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Espinho trip today.
Espinho’s municipal museum presents local history, archaeology, ethnography, and the town’s ties to fishing and urban growth.
This science museum explores astronomy and Earth sciences, with hands-on exhibits that make it one of Espinho’s standout cultural venues.
A contemporary art and culture venue hosting exhibitions, events, and performances in a major renovated complex in the town center.
Espinho’s beach promenade is the town’s signature walking area, popular for sea views, sunset strolls, and easy access to the sands.
This broad urban beach is one of the main reasons to visit Espinho, known for surfing, open views, and a lively Atlantic atmosphere.
A busy central avenue lined with shops and services, useful for experiencing everyday life in Espinho beyond the seafront.
Grilled sardines are a classic Atlantic summer staple, simply seasoned and cooked over charcoal, reflecting Espinho's strong fishing tradition.
Seafood rice made with shellfish or mixed fish in a rich broth. It is popular on the north coast and suits Espinho's seaside food culture.
A hearty fish stew of varied local catch, potatoes, onion, and tomato. It is a traditional way to showcase fresh Atlantic fish.
Refined seafood restaurant near the coast, known for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional restaurant popular for grilled fish and Portuguese classics, with a relaxed local atmosphere close to the beach.
Casual seafood spot appreciated for fresh daily fish, generous portions, and straightforward coastal cooking.
More affordable than Lisbon and Porto. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually moderate, with beach-season prices rising in summer.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Espinho Station -> Espinho-Vouga Station
The train connection between Lisbon and Espinho is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore the beautiful coastal town. The journey is primarily serviced by Comboios De Portugal, with options including IC - Intercidades and AP - Alfa Pendular trains. These services offer comfortable seating and scenic views along the way, ensuring a pleasant travel experience as you move from the vibrant capital city of Lisbon to the charming beaches of Espinho.
Traveling from Lisbon to Espinho takes approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes, with a total of 5 direct connections available each day. Passengers can depart from either Lisboa - Oriente or Lisboa - Santa Apolonia stations and arrive directly at Espinho station.
The first daily train from Lisbon to Espinho departs at 05:39, allowing early travelers to start their day. The last journey of the day leaves at 22:09, providing a late option for those wishing to enjoy an evening in Espinho before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Lisbon to Espinho is €2. The average ticket price typically hovers around €15, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Portuguese cities.
Welcome to Praia da Baía, a stunning beach that has been a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike since the early 20th century. Its significance lies not only in its breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean but also as a cultural hub where generations have gathered to enjoy sunbathing, water sports, and vibrant seaside festivals. What makes this beach truly unique is its picturesque promenade lined with charming cafes and shops, offering an authentic taste of Portuguese coastal life.
Next on our journey is Casino Espinho, which opened its doors in 1917 and quickly became one of Portugal's premier entertainment venues. This landmark holds historical importance as it played a pivotal role in shaping the social scene of Espinho during the golden age of gambling and nightlife. The casino’s Art Deco architecture stands out beautifully against the backdrop of modern developments while hosting various events from live performances to gaming tournaments that attract visitors year-round.
Finally, we arrive at Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, an exquisite church built in the late 19th century that showcases remarkable neo-Gothic design elements. Its significance extends beyond religious practices; it serves as a testament to local craftsmanship with intricate stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes that captivate all who enter. Unique features include its serene atmosphere coupled with panoramic views over Espinho—making it not just a place for worship but also an inspiring spot for reflection amidst your travels.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Espinho 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 Espinho, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Espinho trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Espinho station pair, with some services arriving at Silvalde. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Espinho train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lisboa - Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Oriente has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Parking, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
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.
Espinho has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Kurika, Restaurante Baliza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Espinho. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Espinho. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Espinho: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Espinho: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espinho: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Praiagolfe, Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center, Hotel M.
Silvalde is 1 km from Espinho city centre. Public transport options include:
Silvalde has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Silvalde.
Accessibility facilities are available at Silvalde.
Espinho-Vouga has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Espinho-Vouga.
ATMs are available at Espinho-Vouga.
Available at Espinho-Vouga: Parking, WC.
Available at Espinho-Vouga: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espinho-Vouga.
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