How to travel from Lagos to São Miguel, Portugal

The distance between Lagos and São Miguel is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lagos to São Miguel by 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 São MiguelLagos if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance321km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lagos and São Miguel

There are several options for getting from Lagos to São Miguel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Lagos and São Miguel is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,476km (917 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lagos and São Miguel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lagos to São Miguel is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Lagos and São Miguel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lagos and São Miguel. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lagos to São Miguel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tunes and Lisboa - Entrecampos. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lagos and São Miguel. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lagos and São Miguel. We recommend that you drive to Sintra. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lagos to São Miguel. We recommend that you take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to São Miguel is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) (PDL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from São Miguel. Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA) (SMA) and Madeira Airport (FNC) (FNC) 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 São Miguel. The distance is around 321km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lagos to São Miguel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lagos and São Miguel

Transport options from Lagos to São Miguel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours348km (216 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€32($32)
5 times a day327km (203 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€46($46)
on demand321km (199 miles)

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Airports near São Miguel

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

PDL
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from São Miguel
SMA
Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from São Miguel
FNC
Madeira Airport (FNC)
International Airport
Distance
973km (604 miles) from São Miguel