How to travel from Lisbon to Sesimbra, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Sesimbra is around 40km (25 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 35min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon to Sesimbra by train, bus, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Cruz Pau and then to Sesimbra.

  • Duration57min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Transportes Sul do Tejo

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Foros de Amora then take the bus to Sesimbra.

  • Duration49min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sesimbra.

  • Duration35min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Tele Táxis

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Drive

Drive to Sesimbra.

  • Duration35min
  • Distance40km (25 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Sesimbra

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Sesimbra by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 49min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 35min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Lisbon and Sesimbra is around 40km (25 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 30km (18 miles)

It takes around 49min to get from Lisbon and Sesimbra by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 35min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Sesimbra is to take a taxi which takes around 35min and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Sesimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Sesimbra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sesimbra. instead which will take 35min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Sesimbra. It typically takes around 57min and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Sesimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cruz Pau. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 57min.

Transportes Sul do Tejo run regular bus services between Lisbon and Sesimbra. Buses run hourly and take around 57min 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 Sesimbra. We recommend that you take the train to Foros de Amora then take the bus to Sesimbra. instead which will take 49min.

The closest major airport to Sesimbra is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Sesimbra. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) 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 Sesimbra. The distance is around 40km (25 miles) by road and it will take around 35min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Sesimbra is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 49min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Lisbon to Sesimbra

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Sesimbra

Transport options from Lisbon to Sesimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
57min
€10($10)
hourly60km (37 miles)
Train and Bus
49min
€9($9)
hourly59km (37 miles)
Taxi
35min
€31($31)
on demand40km (25 miles)
Drive
35min
€8($8)
on demand40km (25 miles)

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Airports near Sesimbra

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Sesimbra
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Sesimbra
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
313km (194 miles) from Sesimbra