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Compare train and bus for Portimao to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. 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 bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Lisbon:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Lisbon costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Portimao to Lisbon
How to get from Portimao to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portimao to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 PM2h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)3:25 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€51One-way0 transfers
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- 12:30 PM2h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)3:25 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:30 PM2h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)3:25 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 5903 · IC 6708:40 AM4h07Portimão12:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos€251One-way1 transfer
- R 5905 · IC 6721:40 PM4h07Portimão5:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos€251One-way1 transfer
- R 5907 · IC 6745:36 PM4h11Portimão9:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos€251One-way1 transfer
- 12:30 PM3h05Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)3:35 PMLisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)€51One-way0 transfers
- 2:45 PM3h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€51One-way0 transfers
- 2:45 PM3h25Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)6:10 PMLisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)€51One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Portimao to Lisbon
The Algarve port and tourist resort of Portimao is always a popular visitor destination, and it's an easy matter to travel on by bus to explore the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Bus travel from Portimao to Lisbon takes just over three hours, with frequent direct and indirect services running throughout the day and into the late evening on every day of the week. The main Portimao bus station is Caldeira do Moinho, which is located close to the railway station.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Portimao to Lisbon?
It's almost 180 miles from Portimao to Lisbon, however, journey times are quick as most of the trip is via the main A2 highway. Bus is the only public transport option available to travellers, and is an affordable solution at any time of day or night. There's very little price difference between all the coach services operating to Lisbon from the town of Portimao.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Portimao to Lisbon?
The quickest bus journeys to Lisbon tend to be direct services, giving journey times from three hours up to about three and a half hours. There's very little price variation between buses, so it's not really worth opting for slower journey times as they don't necessarily offer much cost saving. There are approximately nine EVA buses from Portimao to Lisbon daily, all offering speedy journey times from three hours up to three hours and 15 minutes. All buses depart from Caldeira do Moinho and arrive at Sete Rios. All EVA coaches are express quality and passengers benefit from free onboard WiFi.
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Travel from Portimao to Lisbon By Bus
A number of bus operators run services to Lisbon, including EVA Transportes, Rede Expressos, and Renos. There is a really early coach leaving from Portimao main bus station daily, and this arrives into Lisbon bus station before first light. With almost 30 buses to Lisbon every day of the week, passengers can always select the service best suited to their needs. There are more than 10 Renex and Rede Expressos buses to Lisbon each day. Some of these arrive into Lisbon Sete Rios bus terminal and others arrive at Oriente. These two bus stations are within a couple of minutes' walk of each other, and both are located in the centre of Lisbon. The Sete Rios bus terminal in Lisbon is the major hub for all Rede Expressos coach services, and offers all essential amenities. Oriente bus station also doubles up as a major hub for Lisbon metro and major train links, giving travellers a lot of ways to get around the city and also nationwide. You can also travel from Portimao to Lisbon using BlaBlaCar. Remember, all bus travel times will be dependent on traffic conditions.
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Lisbon:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Lisbon costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Lisbon as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Portimão and arrive in Lisboa - Entrecampos.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with TAP Portugal to go to Lisbon by flight.
- 40 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
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