How to travel from Alvor to Sesimbra, Portugal

The distance between Alvor and Sesimbra is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alvor to Sesimbra by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SesimbraAlvor if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Sesimbra.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Sesimbra.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance276km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alvor and Sesimbra

There are several options for getting from Alvor to Sesimbra by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Alvor and Sesimbra is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Alvor and Sesimbra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alvor to Sesimbra is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Alvor and Sesimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alvor and Sesimbra. We recommend that you drive to Sesimbra. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alvor and Sesimbra. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alvor to Sesimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

RenEX, Transportes Sul do Tejo and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Alvor and Sesimbra. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alvor to Sesimbra. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Sesimbra. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Sesimbra is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Sesimbra. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alvor and Sesimbra. The distance is around 276km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alvor to Sesimbra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Alvor to Sesimbra

Compare travel optionsbetween Alvor and Sesimbra

Transport options from Alvor to Sesimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios + 2 similar
4h 50m
€25($25)
once daily337km (210 miles)
Bus5hrs
€25($25)
once daily344km (214 miles)
Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios5h 15m
€24($24)
every 4 hours337km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€50($50)
on demand276km (171 miles)

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Airports near Sesimbra

The following major airports near Sesimbra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Sesimbra
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Sesimbra
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
313km (194 miles) from Sesimbra