How to travel from Lisbon to Sortelha, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Sortelha is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon to Sortelha 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 Belmonte-Manteigas.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Belmonte.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Citi Express

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Sortelha.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Sortelha

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Sortelha by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Lisbon and Sortelha is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Lisbon and Sortelha by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Sortelha is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Sortelha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Sortelha. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Sortelha. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Belmonte-Manteigas. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and Sortelha. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Sortelha. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Sortelha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Sete Rios and Belmonte. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Citi Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lisbon and Sortelha. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 35m 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 Sortelha. We recommend that you take the train to Belmonte-Manteigas. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sortelha is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Sortelha. 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 Sortelha. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Sortelha is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Sortelha

Transport options from Lisbon to Sortelha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€46($46)
every 20 mins331km (206 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€40($40)
every 20 mins331km (206 miles)
Bus to Ginjal6h 15m
€44($44)
3 times a week386km (240 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€43($43)
on demand303km (188 miles)

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Airports near Sortelha

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Sortelha
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
239km (149 miles) from Sortelha
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
374km (232 miles) from Sortelha