How to travel from Lisbon to Tondela

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Compare bus and train for Lisbon to Tondela

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Tondela 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 19m. 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 €22.

Distance: 136 miles (219 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Tondela

Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Tondela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is a bus with an average price of €16.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Tondela costing on average €22.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Tondela take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lisbon and Tondela including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Tondela among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 43m 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.

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from Lisbon to Tondela

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

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

  • Rede Expressos
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  • Rede Expressos
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  • FlixBusFlixBus
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  • Comboios De PortugalIC 511+Citi Express
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 521+Citi Express
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 517+Citi Express
    1 transfer
  • Citi Express
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  • Rede Expressos
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  • Citi Express
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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Tondela

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There are 2 options to travel between Lisbon and Tondela including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is a bus with an average price of €16.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Tondela costing on average €22.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Tondela take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Lisbon to Tondela is approximately 136 miles (219 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Tondela is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Tondela:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Carregal do Sal station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Tondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Tondela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Tondela by train.
  • Travel with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Rodonotre to go to Tondela by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Tondela with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
  • 11 direct buses per day with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Tondela often also extend their vacation to go to Viseu, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon - Oriente, Porto Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tondela and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tondela to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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