How to travel from Lagos to Lisbon, Portugal

The distance between Lagos and Lisbon is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Train

Take the train to Tunes and then to Lisboa - Entrecampos.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lisbon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lagos and Lisbon

There are several options for getting from Lagos to Lisbon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Lagos and Lisbon is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lagos and Lisbon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lagos to Lisbon is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Lagos and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lagos and Lisbon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lagos to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tunes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lagos and Lisbon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Lagos and Lisbon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lagos and Lisbon with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 40m.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Lagos and Lisbon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lagos to Lisbon. We recommend that you take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Lisbon is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon. 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 Lagos and Lisbon. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lagos to Lisbon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Lagos to Lisbon

Compare travel optionsbetween Lagos and Lisbon

Transport options from Lagos to Lisbon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€125($125)
every 3 hours327km (203 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€18($18)
hourly301km (187 miles)
Train
4hrs
€28($28)
5 times a day302km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€43($43)
on demand303km (188 miles)

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Airports near Lisbon

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Lisbon
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Lisbon
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
284km (177 miles) from Lisbon