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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. 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 train costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €428.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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€18 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €428 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m 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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Compare ways to travel from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
Compare the available ways to get from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average €18.
A train is €415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 17m 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 Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon
How to get from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:00 PM 4h45 Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República 11:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:00 PM 4h45 Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República 11:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
TP19086:05 AM 0h50 Faro Airport 6:55 AM Humberto Delgado Airport €320 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R 5708 · IC 67212:34 PM 5h13 Vila Real de Santo António station 5:47 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 5712 · IC 6744:34 PM 5h13 Vila Real de Santo António station 9:47 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 5712 · IC 6744:34 PM 5h22 Vila Real de Santo António station 9:56 PM Lisbon - Oriente €27 1 One-way 1 transfer

6:15 AM 5h00 Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República 11:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:00 PM 5h15 Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República 6:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:15 AM 5h20 Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República 11:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP19064:30 PM 0h55 Faro Airport 5:25 PM Humberto Delgado Airport €238 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP190211:10 AM 0h55 Faro Airport 12:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport €238 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average €18.
A train is €415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vila Real de Santo António to Lisbon costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vila Real de Santo António and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vila Real de Santo António station and arrive in Lisbon - Oriente.
- Buses mostly depart from Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República and arrive in Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
- 16 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
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