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.
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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Take the bus to Sintra Train Station.
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Take the train to Sintra.
Take a taxi to Sintra.
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+ 2 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 27min | €1($1) | every 4 hours | 26km (16 miles) |
Train | 40min | €3($3) | hourly | 27km (17 miles) |
Taxi | 23min | €65($65) | on demand | 28km (18 miles) |
Drive | 23min | €4($4) | on demand | 28km (18 miles) |
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The following major airports near São Miguel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.