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Buses in Portugal

Located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula is Portugal, one of Europe's most visited countries. From its exceptional attractions, delicious cuisine, and perfect climate to its affordable travel, this small country is a natural vacation destination. However, no trip to Portugal would be complete without a bus ride across the diverse and beautiful landscapes of its countryside. A journey from the southern Algarve region to the north can be accomplished in a day. Day trips on the Portuguese bus system are an easy and sometimes cheaper way to explore Portugal's scenic routes.

Traveling by bus through this stunning country adds a whole new dimension to your travels. Some of the most traveled routes include the majestic 500-mile (800-kilometer) coastline of the Atlantic, and the ever-popular capital city of Lisbon set near the mouth of the Tagus River. Buses in Portugal also offer a more convenient way to reach small villages and rural centers. Omio is the leading website for discovering bus routes. The site is easy to use and offers multiple domestic and international connections to hundreds of European destinations, including Lisbon, Barcelona, and Paris.

Booking with Omio

Site visitors can book bus tickets to Portugal with Omio. It's a great website to use to save money on bus tickets. Omio makes it relatively easy for passengers to look up tickets, see when there are cheaper and better bus options available, and buy tickets online. The website also provides mobile ticketing, a great alternative to purchasing tickets at the bus station offices. With a mobile ticket, you don't need to print anything out, as long as you have the PDF on your phone. Regardless of the bus provider, currency, or language, you can purchase cheap tickets and find amazing offers on the Omio site.

Bus companies in Portugal

There are two types of buses in Portugal: coach and local. These two options will get you just about anywhere in Portugal, as well as beyond its borders. Coaches are fairly new and include amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning, and onboard food and drink services. Coaches in Portugal mainly connect cities and large towns, with trips ranging from one hour to several hours. Meanwhile, local buses in the country are a bit older but functional. They are used to connect small villages and towns.

One of the largest companies operating buses in Portugal is Rede Expressos, which travels through the main cities of Portugal as well as to some remote locations. Additionally, Rede Expressos has partnered with other bus companies, such as EVA and Renex, to ensure more travel in Portugal, even to places where trains don't travel. Other popular bus providers in Portugal are FlixBus and National Express.

Bus tickets can be bought through Omio. However, consider purchasing the tickets in advance, especially if you're traveling between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. There are no different class types on the buses, meaning all seats on the bus are equally priced and subject to the same conditions.

Popular international routes by bus

A few international companies operate buses in Portugal traveling from its cities to destinations elsewhere in Europe. Omio gathers information from bus companies such as FlixBus or EVA to provide travelers with useful international routes.

FlixBus offers the most popular international routes, connecting Portugal to destinations all over Europe, including Paris, Barcelona, and Luxembourg. Rede Expressos offers routes from Portugal to Spain and a few destinations in France. Eurolines also offers international routes from Portugal to all over Europe, from Zagreb to Amsterdam. Finally, ALSA, a Spanish national bus network, can be used to travel from Portugal to Spain and covers some routes into France. Tickets for all of these bus companies can be booked through the Omio website.

When arriving

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There are a few cities all first-time travelers should visit. Porto, also known as Oporto, is the second-largest city in Portugal. Its Ribeira neighborhood is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Porto stands on hilltops, overlooking the stunning Douro River.

After seeing Porto, book a Rede Expressos ticket through Omio to Coimbra. There are more than 12 bus departures per day from Porto. Coimbra, commonly known as the medieval capital of Portuga, is filled with some of the country's best museums, including the Machado de Castro National Museum and the Science Museum.