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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Silves
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 CHF 13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. 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 CHF 13, while a flight costs an average of CHF 451.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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CHF 13 Average price Cheapest | CHF 15 Average price | CHF 451 Average price | CHF 65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Silves
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Silves, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Silves:
A bus is CHF 2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Silves costing on average CHF 15.
A bus is CHF 439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Silves costing on average CHF 451.
Other travel options to Silves take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around CHF 13 compared to roughly CHF 65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 52. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 34m 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 Silves
How to get from Lisbon to Silves by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Silves is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AP 180 · IR 8808:31 AM 2h54 Lisboa - Entrecampos 11:25 AM Silves CHF 13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
AP 180 · IR 8808:31 AM 2h54 Lisboa - Entrecampos 11:25 AM Silves CHF 13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
TP19019:30 AM 0h50 Humberto Delgado Airport 10:20 AM Faro Airport CHF 83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
AP 180 · IR 8808:23 AM 3h02 Lisbon - Oriente 11:25 AM Silves CHF 13 1 One-way 1 transfer
AP 180 · R 4407 · IR 8807:45 AM 3h40 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia 11:25 AM Silves CHF 13 1 One-way 2 transfers
AP 180 · R 59048:23 AM 5h12 Lisbon - Oriente 1:35 PM Silves CHF 14 1 One-way 1 transfer

9:00 AM 3h05 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 12:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:00 PM 3h05 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 9:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:00 PM 3h05 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 7:05 PM Silves, Parque Ribeirinho (Plazza Caffe) CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP19052:50 PM 0h50 Humberto Delgado Airport 3:40 PM Faro Airport CHF 220 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP1685 · TP17177:25 AM 26h50 Humberto Delgado Airport 10:15 AM Faro Airport CHF 267 1 One-way 1 transfer
TP190711:00 PM 0h50 Humberto Delgado Airport 11:50 PM Faro Airport CHF 314 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Silves:
A bus is CHF 2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Silves costing on average CHF 15.
A bus is CHF 439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Silves costing on average CHF 451.
Other travel options to Silves take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Silves by train.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Silves by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express to go to Silves by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos.
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