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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
One of Lisbon’s finest museums, known for its exceptional art collection spanning antiquity to European masters. The quiet garden setting also makes it a local favorite.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pombal to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pombal to Lisbon will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 44 trains that leave Pombal for Lisbon on Tue, Jun 16, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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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AP 126
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IC 524Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pombal 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 train which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 $9.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Pombal to Lisbon:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pombal to Lisbon costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 49m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly $26 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $42 (€34)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pombal to Lisbon trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4500 · IR 932 | 6:12 AM Pombal station | 2h05 | 8:17 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 4500 · IR 932 | 6:12 AM Pombal station | 2h16 | 8:28 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 4502 · R 5600 | 7:00 AM Pombal station | 2h11 | 9:11 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 4502 · R 5600 | 7:00 AM Pombal station | 2h20 | 9:20 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 4504 · R 4412 | 8:00 AM Pombal station | 3h13 | 11:13 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 4504 · R 4412 | 8:00 AM Pombal station | 3h05 | 11:05 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 | 8:26 AM Pombal station | 1h26 | 9:52 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 520 | 8:26 AM Pombal station | 1h34 | 10:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4506 · IC 540 | 9:17 AM Pombal station | 1h56 | 11:13 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IC 540 · R 4506 | 9:17 AM Pombal station | 2h03 | 11:20 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
IC 510 | 9:51 AM Pombal station | 1h39 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 510 | 9:51 AM Pombal station | 1h31 | 11:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 | 10:22 AM Pombal station | 1h38 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 | 10:22 AM Pombal station | 1h30 | 11:52 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4508 · R 4420 | 11:17 AM Pombal station | 2h48 | 2:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 4508 · R 4420 | 11:17 AM Pombal station | 2h56 | 2:13 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 | 12:25 PM Pombal station | 1h27 | 1:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 720 | 12:25 PM Pombal station | 1h35 | 2:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4510 · R 4426 | 2:18 PM Pombal station | 2h54 | 5:12 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 4510 · R 4426 | 2:18 PM Pombal station | 3h02 | 5:20 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 | 2:24 PM Pombal station | 1h28 | 3:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 524 | 2:24 PM Pombal station | 1h36 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 512 | 3:22 PM Pombal station | 1h38 | 5:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 512 | 3:22 PM Pombal station | 1h30 | 4:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 | 4:25 PM Pombal station | 1h35 | 6:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 | 4:25 PM Pombal station | 1h27 | 5:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4512 · R 4432 | 5:15 PM Pombal station | 3h05 | 8:20 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 4512 · R 4432 | 5:15 PM Pombal station | 2h57 | 8:12 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 4514 · R 4434 | 6:17 PM Pombal station | 2h56 | 9:13 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 4514 · R 4434 | 6:17 PM Pombal station | 3h03 | 9:20 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 126 | 7:09 PM Pombal station | 1h31 | 8:40 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 126 | 7:09 PM Pombal station | 1h23 | 8:32 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4516 · R 4436 | 7:18 PM Pombal station | 2h55 | 10:13 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 4516 · R 4436 | 7:18 PM Pombal station | 2h47 | 10:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 | 7:24 PM Pombal station | 1h28 | 8:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 620 | 7:24 PM Pombal station | 1h36 | 9:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 514 | 8:51 PM Pombal station | 1h31 | 10:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 514 | 8:51 PM Pombal station | 1h39 | 10:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4520 · R 4440 | 9:10 PM Pombal station | 3h00 | 12:10 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 4520 · R 4440 | 9:10 PM Pombal station | 2h52 | 12:02 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IC 528 | 9:24 PM Pombal station | 1h36 | 11:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 528 | 9:24 PM Pombal station | 1h28 | 10:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
R 3400 | 3:31 AM Pombal station | 2h19 | 5:50 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 3400 | 3:31 AM Pombal station | 2h28 | 5:59 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pombal to Lisbon run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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One of Lisbon’s finest museums, known for its exceptional art collection spanning antiquity to European masters. The quiet garden setting also makes it a local favorite.
Portugal’s national museum of ancient art, housing major Portuguese and European works. It is essential for understanding the country’s artistic and imperial history.
Portugal’s leading tile museum in a former convent, tracing the history of azulejos from the 15th century to today. A standout for Lisbon’s visual identity and a favorite beyond the city center.
Lisbon’s oldest district, known for steep lanes, tiled facades, viewpoints and strong traditional character. It is one of the city’s essential walking areas.
A central district blending historic elegance, shopping streets, cafes and cultural venues. It is one of the most popular areas for strolling in central Lisbon.
Lisbon’s grand waterfront square, framed by monumental buildings and opening toward the Tagus. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s signature public spaces.
A classic Lisbon cod dish made with shredded salted cod, onions, straw fries, and softly scrambled eggs, usually topped with parsley and olives.
Chargrilled sardines, especially iconic during the June Festas de Lisboa, typically served with bread, potatoes, or salad.
Clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, white wine, and coriander. A beloved Portuguese seafood petisco strongly associated with Lisbon dining.
José Avillez's celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Chiado, known for refined Portuguese cuisine and a polished special-occasion experience.
The historic pastry shop most famous for Lisbon's iconic custard tarts, with a classic, busy atmosphere and strong local tradition.
A famed seafood restaurant known for shellfish, garlic prawns, and a lively traditional atmosphere. One of Lisbon's most established dining institutions.
Moderate for Western Europe: good value on transit and casual dining, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up is common; 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Small tips for taxis are optional; not expected for counter service.
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