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Compare bus and train for Lisbon to Vila Real
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Vila Real among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $63 Average price |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Vila Real
How to get from Lisbon to Vila Real by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM4h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente12:45 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:00 PM4h40Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:40 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 PM4h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente8:45 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$221One-way0 transfers
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IC 721 · IR 869 · R 41059:39 AM6h11Lisbon - Oriente3:50 PMEstação Ferroviária de Godim$451One-way2 transfers
IC 721 · IR 869 · R 41059:30 AM6h20Lisboa - Santa Apolonia3:50 PMEstação Ferroviária de Godim$451One-way2 transfers
AP 182 · IR 869 · R 410510:09 AM5h41Lisbon - Oriente3:50 PMEstação Ferroviária de Godim$561One-way2 transfers
10:00 AM4h40Lisboa, Gare Oriente2:40 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$181One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM4h55Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios1:55 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$221One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM5h05Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios3:05 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:00 AM5h05Humberto Delgado Airport2:05 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$2871One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:00 AM7h55Humberto Delgado Airport4:55 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$2851One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus9:00 AM8h05Humberto Delgado Airport5:05 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)$2851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Vila Real:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Real costing on average $24 (€19).
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Vila Real costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Vila Real take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Vila Real as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Estação Ferroviária de Godim.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário).
- Travel with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Vila Real by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Vila Real by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Rodonotre, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vila Real by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
- 14 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Rodonotre.
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