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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $263 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António costing on average $26 (€21).
A bus is $252 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Vila Real de Santo António take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $90 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79 (€65). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 3h 10m 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 Vila Real de Santo António
How to get from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 AM4h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios2:55 PMVila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República$131One-way0 transfers
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10:30 AM4h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios2:55 PMVila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TP19054:30 PM0h50Humberto Delgado Airport5:20 PMFaro Airport$3901One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 574 · R 57176:40 PM4h27Lisboa - Entrecampos11:07 PMVila Real de Santo António station$331One-way1 transfer
IC 574 · R 57176:32 PM4h35Lisbon - Oriente11:07 PMVila Real de Santo António station$331One-way1 transfer
IC 572 · R 57152:10 PM4h48Lisboa - Entrecampos6:58 PMVila Real de Santo António station$331One-way1 transfer
3:45 PM4h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios8:10 PMVila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República$131One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM4h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios7:40 PMVila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República$131One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM4h25Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:55 PMVila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República$131One-way0 transfers
TP190711:00 PM0h50Humberto Delgado Airport11:50 PMFaro Airport$4061One-way0 transfers
TP19019:35 AM0h50Humberto Delgado Airport10:25 AMFaro Airport$5151One-way0 transfers
TP1685 · TP17166:30 AM10h50Humberto Delgado Airport5:20 PMFaro Airport$6911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António costing on average $26 (€21).
A bus is $252 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Vila Real de Santo António costing on average $263 (€215).
Other travel options to Vila Real de Santo António take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Vila Real de Santo António as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Vila Real de Santo António station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Travel with TAP Portugal to go to Vila Real de Santo António by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Vila Real de Santo António by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar to go to Vila Real de Santo António by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
- 16 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar.
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