How to travel from Lagos to Viseu, Portugal

The distance between Lagos and Viseu is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Portimão Airport to Viseu Airport.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Sevenair

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tunes and then to Coimbra-B then take the bus to Viseu.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Viseu.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance590km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lagos and Viseu

There are several options for getting from Lagos to Viseu by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Lagos and Viseu is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Lagos and Viseu by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lagos to Viseu is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Lagos and Viseu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lagos and Viseu. We recommend that you fly from Portimão Airport to Viseu Airport. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lagos and Viseu. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lagos and Viseu with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 15m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Citi Express, Rodonorte and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lagos and Viseu. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lagos and Viseu. Flights depart from Portimão Airport and arrive at Viseu Airport - via Cascais Municipal Aerodrome. The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lagos and Viseu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Sevenair fly between Lagos and Viseu. Flights depart from Portimão Airport and and arrive into Viseu Airport. These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Lagos to Viseu typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Portimão Airport and and arrive into Viseu Airport.

The closest major airport to Viseu is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 91km (56 miles) from Viseu. 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 Lagos and Viseu. The distance is around 590km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lagos to Viseu is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lagos and Viseu

Transport options from Lagos to Viseu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€100($100)
twice daily475km (295 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 30m
€35($35)
hourly598km (372 miles)
Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios8h 55m
€40($40)
6 times a week636km (395 miles)
Bus to Viseu10h 15m
€27($27)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 30m
€63($63)
twice daily615km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€84($84)
on demand590km (367 miles)

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Airports near Viseu

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Viseu
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Viseu
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
404km (251 miles) from Viseu