How to travel from Évora to Mértola, Portugal

The distance between Évora and Mértola is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Beja and then to Mértola.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Beja then take the bus to Mértola.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mértola.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Táxis Diana Lda

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Drive

Drive to Mértola.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance129km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Évora and Mértola

There are several options for getting from Évora to Mértola by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Évora and Mértola is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Évora and Mértola by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Évora to Mértola is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Évora and Mértola, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Évora and Mértola. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mértola. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Évora and Mértola. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Évora to Mértola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Beja. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Rede Expressos and Rodoviaria do Alentejo run regular bus services between Évora and Mértola. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Évora to Mértola. We recommend that you take the bus to Beja and then to Mértola. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mértola is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Mértola. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) 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 Évora and Mértola. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Évora to Mértola is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Évora to Mértola

Compare travel optionsbetween Évora and Mértola

Transport options from Évora to Mértola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 20m
€35($35)
every 4 hours148km (92 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 30m
€33($33)
once daily159km (99 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
€120($120)
on demand129km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€19($19)
on demand129km (80 miles)

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Airports near Mértola

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Mértola
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Mértola
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
409km (254 miles) from Mértola