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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Tondela take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Tondela
How to get from Lisbon to Tondela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Tondela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 PM3h20Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios11:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 PM3h20Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios11:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:35 PM2h50Lisboa, Gare Oriente11:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 5601 · R 4519+
4:23 PM6h02Lisbon - Oriente10:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$281One-way2 transfers
R 5601 · R 4519+
4:23 PM7h27Lisbon - Oriente11:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$281One-way2 transfers
R 4419 · R 4517+
1:53 PM8h32Lisbon - Oriente10:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$281One-way2 transfers
9:30 AM3h20Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios12:50 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$81One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM3h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:25 PMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$81One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM3h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios1:55 AMTondela, Av. de Portugal (Terminal Rodoviário)$81One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Tondela take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 11 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Citi Express, FlixBus.
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