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Museu Municipal de Vila Franca de Xira
The town’s main museum, presenting local history, river culture, and traditions through permanent and temporary exhibitions in a central historic building.
Cheapest price on Oct 06
€3
Average ticket price on Oct 06
€7
Fastest journey on Oct 06
12 m
Average journey duration on Oct 06
12 m
Trains on Oct 06
70
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
On Tue, Oct 06, we found 70 trains from Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira, including 70 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 06 the direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
On Tue, Oct 06 the slowest trains will take 12 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.
R 4429
R 4437
R 4409
R 4419
R 4411
IC 515
IC 723
IC 721
IC 513
IC 511Trains from Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira run on average 50 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 50 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 12m.
Distance 18 miles (29 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 50 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira trains for today, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4425 | 4:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 5:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4425 | 4:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 5:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 731 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 5:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 731 | 5:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 5:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4427 | 5:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 6:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4427 | 5:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 6:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 515 | 6:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 6:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 515 | 6:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 6:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4429 | 6:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 7:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4429 | 6:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 7:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 545 | 7:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h22 | 7:37 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 545 | 7:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h14 | 7:37 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 723 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 7:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 723 | 7:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 7:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4431 | 7:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 8:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4431 | 7:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 8:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4433 | 8:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 9:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4433 | 8:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 9:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 529 | 10:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 10:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 529 | 10:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 10:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4437 | 10:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 11:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4437 | 10:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 11:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 6 | |||||
R 4401 | 12:15 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h36 | 12:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4401 | 12:25 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h26 | 12:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4403 | 5:50 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 6:16 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4403 | 5:58 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 6:16 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 521 | 6:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 6:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 521 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 6:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4405 | 6:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 7:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4405 | 6:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 7:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 511 | 7:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 7:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 511 | 7:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 7:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4407 | 7:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 8:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4407 | 7:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 8:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 541 | 8:15 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h22 | 8:37 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 541 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h14 | 8:37 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4409 | 8:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 9:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4409 | 8:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 9:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 9:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 9:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4411 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 10:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4411 | 9:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 10:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4413 | 10:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 11:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4413 | 10:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 11:11 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 11:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 | 11:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 11:51 AM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4415 | 11:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 12:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4415 | 11:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 12:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 513 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 12:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 513 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 12:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4417 | 12:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 1:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4417 | 12:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 1:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 543 | 1:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h22 | 1:37 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 543 | 1:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h14 | 1:37 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4419 | 1:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 2:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4419 | 1:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 2:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4421 | 2:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 3:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4421 | 2:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 3:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 3:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h21 | 3:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h12 | 3:51 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4423 | 3:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h26 | 4:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4423 | 3:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h18 | 4:11 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 5601 | 4:14 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0h25 | 4:39 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 5601 | 4:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0h16 | 4:39 PM Vila Franca de Xira | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The town’s main museum, presenting local history, river culture, and traditions through permanent and temporary exhibitions in a central historic building.
A branch museum focused on Neo-Realist writer Alves Redol, with documents and displays that explore literature and social history in the region.
A museum center in nearby Alhandra dedicated to sculptor José Dias Coelho, with art and interpretation connected to local identity and 20th-century culture.
A riverfront walking area with views of the Tagus, open space, and access to local events. Ideal for a relaxed stroll and to experience the town’s setting.
A broad public green space used for walking, relaxing, and community events. It offers a calmer local atmosphere away from the busiest central streets.
A protected wetland area in the municipality, valued for boardwalk walks, birdwatching, and Tagus estuary landscapes. Best for visitors seeking nature near town.
Traditional river eel stew from the Tagus estuary, cooked with eel, potatoes, herbs, and vinegar. A classic local dish tied to the area's fishing heritage.
Fresh grilled shad from the Tagus, usually simply seasoned and served in season. It is one of the most emblematic fish traditions of Vila Franca de Xira.
Fried river shad roe, prized in spring when shad runs the Tagus. Rich and distinctive, it is a specialty strongly associated with local riverside cooking.
Traditional Portuguese restaurant known for grilled fish and regional meat dishes in a classic, local atmosphere.
Established local dining spot serving Portuguese staples, including seafood and meat, in a relaxed and dependable setting.
Refined riverside dining focused on Portuguese cuisine, with a calmer atmosphere suitable for a longer meal.
Moderate for Portugal. Dining and coffee are reasonable; Lisbon access can raise hotel and transit costs versus smaller inland towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Vila Franca de Xira Station -> Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, Vila Franca de Xira
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira 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 Vila Franca de Xira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Vila Franca de Xira station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Vila Franca de Xira 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 - 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.
Vila Franca de Xira 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 options include: Restaurante O Forno, Restaurante Taverna do Areal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Vila Franca de Xira. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vila Franca de Xira. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vila Franca de Xira: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vila Franca de Xira: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila Franca de Xira: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Lezíria Parque Hotel, Hostel DP.
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