How to travel from Mértola to Lisbon, Portugal
The distance between Mértola and Lisbon is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mértola to Lisbon by bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lisbon → Mértola if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€16($16)
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Beja then take the train to Casa Branca and then to Lisboa - Entrecampos.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€67($67)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mértola and Lisbon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mértola to Lisbon by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Mértola and Lisbon is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Mértola and Lisbon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mértola to Lisbon is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Mértola and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Lisbon. We recommend that you drive to Lisbon. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mértola and Lisbon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mértola and Lisbon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.
Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Mértola and Lisbon. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mértola to Lisbon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Lisbon is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon. 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 Mértola and Lisbon. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mértola to Lisbon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mértola and Lisbon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 50m | €16($16) | once daily | 246km (153 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 2h 45m | €67($67) | 4 times a day | 231km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €33($33) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
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Airports near Lisbon
The following major airports near Lisbon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Lisbon
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
- Distance
- 284km (177 miles) from Lisbon