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 $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 136 miles (219 km)

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$11

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$16

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$74

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3h 44m

Average total duration

3h 14m

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3h 31m

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3h 1m

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2h 43m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is a bus with an average price of $11.

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

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Tondela costing on average $16.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Tondela take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

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 $11 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 3h 14m 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.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Citi Express
    8:30 PM3h20
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    11:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Citi Express
    8:30 PM3h20
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    11:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 PM2h50
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Comboios De PortugalR 5601 · R 4519+Citi Express
    4:23 PM6h02
    Lisbon - Oriente
    10:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalR 5601 · R 4519+Citi Express
    4:23 PM7h27
    Lisbon - Oriente
    11:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalR 4419 · R 4517+Citi Express
    1:53 PM8h32
    Lisbon - Oriente
    10:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • Citi Express
    9:30 AM3h20
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    12:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    3:00 PM3h25
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    6:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    10:30 PM3h25
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    1:55 AMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Tondela

Travel to Tondela 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 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 $11.

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

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Tondela costing on average $16.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Tondela take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

The distance from Lisbon to Tondela is approximately 136 miles (219 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Tondela is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 18 buses 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 Rede Expressos, Citi Express, FlixBus, Rodonotre to go to Tondela by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Tondela by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lisbon to Tondela:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Citi Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Tondela often also extend their vacation to go to Viseu, Porto, Coimbra, Aveiro, Santa Comba Dão. 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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