- Must visit
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
$29
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 36 trains that leave Póvoa de Varzim for Lisbon on Fri, May 29, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 298 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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.
U 15254 · R 3400
U 15254 · R 3400
IC 722
IC 722
IC 730
AP 132
AP 134
AP 130
AP 136
AP 134Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 $8, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon costing on average $29 (€23).
A bus is $110 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U 15254 · R 3400 | 11:50 PM Nine | 6h09 | 5:59 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
U 15254 · R 3400 | 11:50 PM Nine | 6h00 | 5:50 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
IC 510 · U 15202 · U 15708 · R 4656 | 5:46 AM Nine | 5h36 | 11:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3 transfers | |
U 15202 · U 15708 · R 4656 · IC 510 | 5:46 AM Nine | 5h44 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3 transfers | |
AP 130 | 6:10 AM Nine | 3h12 | 9:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 130 | 6:10 AM Nine | 3h20 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 128 · U 15204 | 6:31 AM Nine | 3h59 | 10:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 128 · U 15204 | 6:31 AM Nine | 3h51 | 10:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 | 8:10 AM Nine | 3h50 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 | 8:10 AM Nine | 3h42 | 11:52 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 120 · IR 850 | 8:40 AM Nine | 3h42 | 12:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
AP 120 · IR 850 | 8:40 AM Nine | 3h50 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 | 10:15 AM Nine | 3h37 | 1:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 720 | 10:15 AM Nine | 3h45 | 2:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 852 · AP 122 | 10:43 AM Nine | 3h39 | 2:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
AP 122 · IR 852 | 10:43 AM Nine | 3h47 | 2:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
U 15224 · IC 524 | 11:52 AM Nine | 4h00 | 3:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
U 15224 · IC 524 | 11:52 AM Nine | 4h08 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 132 | 1:10 PM Nine | 3h20 | 4:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 132 | 1:10 PM Nine | 3h12 | 4:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 184 · U 15228 | 1:31 PM Nine | 3h51 | 5:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 · U 15228 | 1:31 PM Nine | 3h59 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 | 2:15 PM Nine | 3h45 | 6:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 | 2:15 PM Nine | 3h37 | 5:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 854 · AP 124 | 3:45 PM Nine | 3h37 | 7:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
AP 124 · IR 854 | 3:45 PM Nine | 3h45 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 126 · U 15234 | 3:52 PM Nine | 4h48 | 8:40 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 126 · U 15234 | 3:52 PM Nine | 4h40 | 8:32 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 · U 15236 | 4:52 PM Nine | 4h08 | 9:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 · U 15236 | 4:52 PM Nine | 4h00 | 8:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
AP 134 | 6:10 PM Nine | 3h20 | 9:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 134 | 6:10 PM Nine | 3h12 | 9:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15242 · IC 528 | 6:31 PM Nine | 4h21 | 10:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
IC 528 · U 15242 | 6:31 PM Nine | 4h29 | 11:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 1 transfer | |
AP 136 | 8:10 PM Nine | 3h20 | 11:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 136 | 8:10 PM Nine | 3h12 | 11:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Póvoa de Varzim to Lisbon run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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A major fine arts museum with an exceptional collection spanning antiquity to European masters, set in a calm modernist complex and gardens.
Portugal’s premier old masters museum, with important Portuguese and European painting, decorative arts, and river views from its terrace.
Portugal’s leading tile museum in a former convent, showcasing centuries of azulejo art and one of Lisbon’s most distinctive cultural collections.
Lisbon’s oldest quarter, loved for its maze-like lanes, viewpoints, traditional character, and photogenic historic atmosphere.
The elegant downtown rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, known for grand squares, shopping streets, and walkable urban layout.
A riverside area tied to Portugal’s maritime past, home to major monuments, broad promenades, and some of Lisbon’s top sights.
A classic Lisbon cod dish made with shredded salt cod, onions, straw fries, and scrambled eggs, usually finished with olives and parsley.
Charcoal-grilled sardines, especially famous during Lisbon's June festivities, served simply to highlight the city's strong seafood tradition.
Clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, coriander, and white wine; a beloved Portuguese seafood dish widely enjoyed in Lisbon.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant by José Avillez offering refined modern Portuguese cuisine in an elegant setting.
The historic pastry house most famous for its celebrated custard tarts, a must-visit for a classic Lisbon sweet stop.
An iconic, long-running seafood restaurant famous for shellfish, garlic prawns, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe. Public transport and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but a tip is appreciated. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up in taxis, and small change is enough in cafes.
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