How to travel from Lisbon to São Miguel, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and São Miguel is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 23min.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sintra Train Station.

  • Duration27min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €1($1)
Operated by

Vimeca Transportes

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train
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Train

Take the train to Sintra.

  • Duration40min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sintra.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Tele Taxis

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance28km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and São Miguel

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to São Miguel by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €1 ($1) and will take around 27min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Lisbon and São Miguel is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,428km (887 miles)

It takes around 27min to get from Lisbon and São Miguel by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to São Miguel is to take a taxi which takes around 23min and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and São Miguel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €1 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and São Miguel. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lisbon and São Miguel with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 40min.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and São Miguel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, 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 São Miguel. It typically takes around 27min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lisbon and São Miguel with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 27min.

Vimeca Transportes run regular bus services between Lisbon and São Miguel. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 27min 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 São Miguel. We recommend that you take the bus to Sintra Train Station. instead which will take 27min.

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 Lisbon and São Miguel. The distance is around 28km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to São Miguel is to take the bus which takes, on average, 27min and will usually cost around €1 ($1).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and São Miguel

Transport options from Lisbon to São Miguel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
27min
€1($1)
every 4 hours26km (16 miles)
Train
40min
€3($3)
hourly27km (17 miles)
Taxi
23min
€65($65)
on demand28km (18 miles)
Drive
23min
€4($4)
on demand28km (18 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