How to travel from Lisbon to Aveiro, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Aveiro is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lisbon to Aveiro by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Aveiro.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aveiro.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Aveiro.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Aveiro

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Aveiro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Lisbon and Aveiro is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Lisbon and Aveiro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Aveiro is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Aveiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Aveiro. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lisbon and Aveiro with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 10m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and Aveiro. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Lisbon and Aveiro. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lisbon and Aveiro with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 15m.

Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Lisbon and Aveiro. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Aveiro. We recommend that you take the train to Aveiro. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Aveiro is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Aveiro. 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 Lisbon and Aveiro. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Aveiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Aveiro

Transport options from Lisbon to Aveiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€26($26)
hourly273km (169 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€17($17)
every 3 hours271km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€37($37)
on demand258km (160 miles)

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Airports near Aveiro

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Aveiro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Aveiro
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
407km (253 miles) from Aveiro