How to travel from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 405km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Peneda-Gerês National ParkLisbon if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+

Train

Take the train to Braga.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Braga and then to Gerês.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance405km (251 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 405km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park, 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 Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Braga and Gerês. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express, RenEX and Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês run regular bus services between Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6hrs 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Braga. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Peneda-Gerês National Park is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park. 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park. The distance is around 405km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park

Transport options from Lisbon to Peneda-Gerês National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€66($66)
every 4 hours433km (269 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€18($18)
5 times a day423km (263 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€73($73)
on demand405km (251 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Peneda-Gerês National Park

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park

The following major airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
354km (220 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
541km (336 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park