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Compare bus and train for Lisbon to Portalegre
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Portalegre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lisbon to Portalegre:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Portalegre costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Portalegre take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 29m 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 Portalegre
How to get from Lisbon to Portalegre by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Portalegre is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:30 AM2h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:15 PMPortalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:30 AM2h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:15 PMPortalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 AM2h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:15 PMPortalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 485 · IC 51312:39 PM2h51Lisbon - Oriente3:30 PMPortalegre$241One-way1 transfer
- R 485 · IC 51312:30 PM3h00Lisboa - Santa Apolonia3:30 PMPortalegre$241One-way1 transfer
- R 481 · IC 5117:39 AM3h16Lisbon - Oriente10:55 AMPortalegre$241One-way1 transfer
- 8:00 PM2h45Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:45 PMPortalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo$221One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 PM2h45Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios9:45 PMPortalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo$221One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM2h45Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios4:45 PMPortalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Portalegre:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Portalegre costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Portalegre take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Portalegre 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 Portalegre.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Portalegre by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portalegre by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
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