How to travel from Lisbon to Silves

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Silves

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Silves 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 train, 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 flight costs an average of $530.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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$530

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$17

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$16

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$79

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4h 0m

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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2h 34m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Silves is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Silves:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Silves costing on average $17 (€14).

A bus is $515 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Silves costing on average $530 (€438).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Silves is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Silves take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 4h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Silves including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Silves among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 34m sooner (2h 0m by flight vs 2h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $530 (€438) compared to roughly $79 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Lisbon to Silves

How to get from Lisbon to Silves by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Rede Expressos
    9:00 AM3h05
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    12:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Rede Expressos
    9:00 AM3h05
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    12:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1905
    4:30 PM0h50
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    5:20 PMFaro Airport
    $2701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 574 · R 5914
    6:40 PM3h16
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    9:56 PMSilves
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 574 · R 5914
    6:32 PM3h24
    Lisbon - Oriente
    9:56 PMSilves
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 570 · R 5904
    10:10 AM3h25
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    1:35 PMSilves
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos
    4:00 PM3h05
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    7:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    10:00 AM3h05
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    1:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    6:00 PM3h05
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    9:05 PMSilves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1901
    9:35 AM0h50
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    10:25 AMFaro Airport
    $5101One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP3831 · TP1716
    1:45 PM4h25
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    6:10 PMFaro Airport
    $8231One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1687 · TP1716
    9:50 AM8h20
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    6:10 PMFaro Airport
    $8231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Silves

Travel to Silves 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 Silves.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Silves including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Silves is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Silves:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Silves costing on average $17 (€14).

A bus is $515 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Silves costing on average $530 (€438).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Silves is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Silves take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Lisbon to Silves is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Silves is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Silves:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Silves.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Lagoa, Terminal Rodoviário.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Silves, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TAP Portugal to go to Silves by flight.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Silves by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Silves by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Silves with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Silves often also extend their vacation to go to Lagos, Faro, Portimao, Porto, Tavira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Silves and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Silves to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Silves, allowing time to visit the historic castle, cathedral, and enjoy the local cuisine and culture.

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