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Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Covilha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Covilha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Covilha
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Covilha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Covilha:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Covilha costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Covilha
How to get from Lisbon to Covilha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Covilha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:00 PM 3h10 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 4:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:00 PM 3h10 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 4:10 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:00 PM 3h05 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 9:05 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R 5601 · R 56774:23 PM 4h26 Lisbon - Oriente 8:49 PM Covilhã $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 4403 · R 56215:58 AM 4h50 Lisbon - Oriente 10:48 AM Covilhã $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 4411 · R 5623 · R 56859:53 AM 5h57 Lisbon - Oriente 3:50 PM Covilhã $23 1 One-way 2 transfers

9:00 PM 3h05 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 12:05 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:15 PM 3h05 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 6:20 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:00 PM 3h15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 7:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Covilha:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Covilha costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Covilha as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Covilhã.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem).
- Travel with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Alsa, Rodonotre, Internorte to go to Covilha by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Covilha by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Alsa, Rodonotre, Internorte.
- 3 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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