The cheapest and fastest trains from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon without transferring at least once.
R 5710 · IC 672 · R 442812:43 PM5h30Vila Real de Santo António station6:13 PMLisboa - Santa Apolonia$351One-way2 transfers
R 5710 · IC 67212:43 PM5h04Vila Real de Santo António station5:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos$351One-way1 transfer
R 5716 · IC 6744:33 PM5h14Vila Real de Santo António station9:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos$351One-way1 transfer
R 5704 · IC 670 · R 44147:06 AM5h07Vila Real de Santo António station12:13 PMLisboa - Santa Apolonia$351One-way2 transfers
R 5710 · IC 67212:43 PM5h13Vila Real de Santo António station5:56 PMLisbon - Oriente$351One-way1 transfer
R 5700 · AP 1825:48 AM4h08Vila Real de Santo António station9:56 AMLisboa - Entrecampos$381One-way1 transfer
R 5700 · AP 1825:48 AM4h17Vila Real de Santo António station10:05 AMLisbon - Oriente$381One-way1 transfer
R 5712 · AP 1862:30 PM4h26Vila Real de Santo António station6:56 PMLisboa - Entrecampos$381One-way1 transfer
R 5712 · AP 1862:30 PM4h35Vila Real de Santo António station7:05 PMLisbon - Oriente$381One-way1 transfer
R 5712 · AP 1862:30 PM4h35Vila Real de Santo António station7:05 PMLisbon - Oriente$401One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg 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 Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average $30 (€24).
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $93 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 17m 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.
Live departures
Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon train times
The table below shows live departures for Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 5700 · IC 670 | 5:48 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 6h08 | 11:56 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5700 · AP 182 | 5:48 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 4h17 | 10:05 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5700 · AP 182 | 5:48 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 4h08 | 9:56 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
R 5700 · IC 672 | 5:48 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 12h08 | 5:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5702 · IC 672 | 6:39 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 11h17 | 5:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5702 · IC 670 | 6:39 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h17 | 11:56 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5704 · IC 672 | 7:06 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 10h50 | 5:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5704 · IC 670 · R 4414 | 7:06 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h07 | 12:13 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
R 5704 · IC 670 | 7:06 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 4h41 | 11:47 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
R 5704 · IC 670 | 7:06 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 4h50 | 11:56 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5704 · AP 186 | 7:06 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 11h59 | 7:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5706 · AP 186 | 8:40 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 10h25 | 7:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5706 · IC 672 | 8:40 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 9h16 | 5:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5708 · IC 672 | 11:08 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 6h48 | 5:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5708 · IC 674 | 11:08 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 10h48 | 9:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5708 · AP 186 | 11:08 AM Vila Real de Santo António station | 7h57 | 7:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5710 · AP 186 | 12:43 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 6h22 | 7:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5710 · IC 674 | 12:43 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 9h13 | 9:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5710 · IC 672 · R 4428 | 12:43 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h30 | 6:13 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
R 5710 · IC 672 | 12:43 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h04 | 5:47 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
R 5710 · IC 672 | 12:43 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h13 | 5:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5710 · IC 672 | 12:43 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h13 | 5:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5712 · AP 186 | 2:30 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 4h35 | 7:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5712 · AP 186 | 2:30 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 4h26 | 6:56 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
R 5712 · IC 674 | 2:30 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 7h26 | 9:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5712 · AP 186 | 2:30 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 4h35 | 7:05 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5714 · IC 674 | 3:24 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 6h32 | 9:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5716 · IC 674 | 4:33 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h23 | 9:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5716 · IC 674 | 4:33 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h14 | 9:47 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 1 transfer | |
R 5716 · IC 674 | 4:33 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h23 | 9:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 1 transfer | |
R 5716 · IC 674 · R 4436 | 4:33 PM Vila Real de Santo António station | 5h40 | 10:13 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
Trains from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 6:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon 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 Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short and long-term parking.
- Restaurante Cuca
- Restaurante O Pescador
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Pousada Vila Real de Santo António
- Hotel Apolo
- Grand House Algarve
- Located in the main hall
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for regional trains
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Taxi services are accessible from the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenida da República.
- Restaurante Laurentina
- O Talho
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference
- Hotel 3K Europa
- NH Lisboa Campo Grande
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: access to metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line Yellow
- Bus: Lines 207, 727, 736
- Train: Fertagus and Sintra lines
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