How to travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €489.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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€20

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€489

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€33

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€84

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4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

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30m

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5h 31m

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3h 31m

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3h 38m

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3h 27m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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TAP Portugal

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The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim costing on average €33.

A bus is €468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim costing on average €489.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Póvoa de Varzim take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

Flight takes on average 5h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Póvoa de Varzim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €50. The journey takes 3h 38m versus 3h 27m 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.

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from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim

How to get from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Rede Expressos
    9:30 AM3h55
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    1:25 PMPovoa De Varzim, Central de Camionagem
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Rede Expressos
    9:30 AM3h55
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    1:25 PMPovoa De Varzim, Central de Camionagem
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1920
    7:00 AM0h50
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    7:50 AMPorto Airport
    1621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 723
    7:39 PM3h36
    Lisbon - Oriente
    11:15 PMNine
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 721
    9:39 AM3h36
    Lisbon - Oriente
    1:15 PMNine
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 723
    7:30 PM3h45
    Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
    11:15 PMNine
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    12:30 PM4h10
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    4:40 PMPovoa De Varzim, Central de Camionagem
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    11:00 PM4h15
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    3:15 AMPovoa De Varzim, Central de Camionagem
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    6:30 PM4h15
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    10:45 PMPovoa De Varzim, Central de Camionagem
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1938
    11:45 PM0h55
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    12:40 AMPorto Airport
    1621One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1936
    10:00 PM1h00
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    11:00 PMPorto Airport
    1621One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1922
    8:00 AM1h10
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    9:10 AMPorto Airport
    1621One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim

Travel to Póvoa de Varzim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Póvoa de Varzim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim costing on average €33.

A bus is €468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim costing on average €489.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Póvoa de Varzim take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

Flight takes on average 5h 31m.

The distance from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Póvoa de Varzim as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Nine.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Povoa De Varzim, Central de Camionagem.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with azores airlines, Vueling, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Iberia to go to Póvoa de Varzim by flight.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Póvoa de Varzim by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Póvoa de Varzim by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Póvoa de Varzim often also extend their vacation to go to Viana do Castelo, Porto, Esposende, Lisbon - Oriente, Barcelos. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Póvoa de Varzim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Póvoa de Varzim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Póvoa de Varzim, spending two to three days is ideal to explore its beautiful beaches, historic architecture, local cuisine, and cultural attractions.
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