How to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real

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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 train which can get you there in 4h 55m. 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 train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 193 miles (311 km)

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$14

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7h 6m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Vila Real:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Real costing on average $40 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Vila Real take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 6h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lisbon and Vila Real including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Vila Real among Omio's users.

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from Lisbon to Vila Real

How to get from Lisbon to Vila Real by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Rodonotre
    4:30 PM4h15
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    8:45 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Rodonotre
    4:30 PM4h15
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    8:45 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Rodonotre
    4:30 PM4h15
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    8:45 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 721 · R 4105 · IR 869
    9:39 AM6h11
    Lisbon - Oriente
    3:50 PMEstação Ferroviária de Godim
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 721 · IR 869 · R 4105
    9:30 AM6h20
    Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
    3:50 PMEstação Ferroviária de Godim
    $391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalAP 186 · R 4001
    7:09 PM5h22
    Lisbon - Oriente
    12:31 AMEstação Ferroviária de Godim
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos
    10:00 AM4h40
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    2:40 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    6:00 PM4h40
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    10:40 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    8:30 PM4h40
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    1:10 AMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM7h05
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    2:05 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM9h55
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    4:55 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1920+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM10h05
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    5:05 PMVila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário)
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Vila Real

Travel to Vila Real 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 Vila Real.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lisbon and Vila Real including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Vila Real:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Real costing on average $40 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Vila Real is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Vila Real take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 6h 36m.

The distance from Lisbon to Vila Real is approximately 193 miles (311 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Vila Real is:
  • Around 37 buses per day.
  • Around 21 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Vila Real:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Vila Real, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Rodonotre, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vila Real by bus.
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Vila Real with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Rodonotre.
  • 4 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Vila Real often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Peso da Régua, Braga, Lamego, Guimarães. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vila Real and these popular destinations at a great price.

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