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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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Vila Real, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Vila Real:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Real costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Vila Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €72. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 49m 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
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.
FlixBus12:00 PM 4h45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 4:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:00 PM 4h45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 4:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 PM 4h15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 8:45 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:30 PM 5h15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 12:45 AM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) €9 1 One-way 1 transfer 2:00 PM 4h40 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 6:40 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers6:00 PM 4h40 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 10:40 PM Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Vila Real:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Real costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Vila Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário).
- 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.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Vila Real by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodonotre, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vila Real by bus.
- 18 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Rodonotre, FlixBus.
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