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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
A major fine arts museum with an exceptional collection spanning antiquity to European masters, set in a calm modernist complex and gardens.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ponte de Lima to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponte de Lima to Lisbon will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Ponte de Lima to Lisbon without transferring at least once.
R 3400 · IR 856
R 3400 · IR 856
R 3300 · IC 722
R 3300 · IC 722
R 3000 · IC 730
R 3100 · AP 130
R 3100 · AP 130
AP 136 · IR 830
AP 136 · IR 830
AP 134 · R 3304Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponte de Lima to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Ponte de Lima to Lisbon:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponte de Lima to Lisbon costing on average $33 (€26).
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ponte de Lima to Lisbon costing on average $122 (€98).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€26) compared to roughly $119 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€70). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 58m 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.
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 Ponte de Lima to Lisbon trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 3300 · AP 184 · U 15228 | 12:57 PM Durraes | 4h33 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2 transfers | |
R 3300 · U 15228 · AP 184 | 12:57 PM Durraes | 4h25 | 5:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2 transfers | |
R 3302 · U 15232 · AP 124 | 2:15 PM Durraes | 5h15 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
R 3302 · AP 124 · U 15232 | 2:15 PM Durraes | 5h07 | 7:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2 transfers | |
R 3304 · AP 134 | 4:52 PM Durraes | 4h38 | 9:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 3304 · AP 134 | 4:52 PM Durraes | 4h30 | 9:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 3106 · AP 136 | 6:07 PM Durraes | 5h15 | 11:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 3106 · AP 136 | 6:07 PM Durraes | 5h23 | 11:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 136 · IR 830 | 7:15 PM Durraes | 4h15 | 11:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 136 · IR 830 | 7:15 PM Durraes | 4h07 | 11:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 3400 · IR 856 | 9:27 PM Durraes | 8h23 | 5:50 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IR 856 · R 3400 | 9:27 PM Durraes | 8h32 | 5:59 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
R 3100 · AP 130 | 5:31 AM Durraes | 3h59 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 3100 · AP 130 | 5:31 AM Durraes | 3h51 | 9:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · IC 730 | 7:07 AM Durraes | 4h53 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
R 3000 · IC 730 | 7:07 AM Durraes | 4h45 | 11:52 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 3104 · IR 852 · IC 524 | 10:02 AM Durraes | 5h50 | 3:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2 transfers | |
R 3104 · IC 524 · IR 852 | 10:02 AM Durraes | 5h58 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ponte de Lima to Lisbon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 9:32 PM |
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