How to travel from Elvas to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Elvas and Vale do Lobo is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Elvas to Vale do Lobo by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Vale do LoboElvas if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Evora and then to Almancil.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Train

Take the train to Entroncamento then Lisboa - Oriente and then to Loule.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Setubal then take the train to Loule.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elvas and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Elvas to Vale do Lobo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Elvas and Vale do Lobo is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Elvas and Vale do Lobo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elvas to Vale do Lobo is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Elvas and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elvas and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elvas to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elvas, Entroncamento, Lisboa - Oriente and Loule. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Elvas and Vale do Lobo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elvas and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elvas to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Evora and Almancil. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Rede Expressos, Rodoviaria do Alentejo and RenEX run regular bus services between Elvas and Vale do Lobo. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elvas to Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Elvas and Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elvas to Vale do Lobo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Elvas and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Elvas to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 50m
€82($82)
every 4 hours464km (288 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€29($29)
once daily348km (216 miles)
Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios6h 10m
€33($33)
every 20 mins509km (317 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€67($67)
twice daily556km (345 miles)
Bus and Train
5hrs
€46($46)
once daily444km (276 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€65($65)
on demand357km (222 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo