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Compare bus and train for Lisbon to Elvas
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Elvas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Elvas
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Elvas, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Elvas:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Elvas costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Elvas take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €39. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 10m 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 Elvas
How to get from Lisbon to Elvas by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Elvas is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:30 PM 3h10 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 10:40 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:30 PM 3h10 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 10:40 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:30 AM 2h40 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 11:10 AM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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R 4415 · R 48511:53 AM 4h22 Lisbon - Oriente 4:15 PM Elvas station €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 4405 · R 4816:53 AM 4h46 Lisbon - Oriente 11:39 AM Elvas station €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 4415 · R 48511:45 AM 4h30 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia 4:15 PM Elvas station €18 1 One-way 1 transfer

3:00 PM 3h20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 6:20 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:45 PM 3h35 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) 6:20 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:30 PM 3h50 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 6:20 PM Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Elvas:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Elvas costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Elvas take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Elvas as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Elvas station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Elvas, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Elvas by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Elvas by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
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