The distance between Mértola and Obidos is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mértola to Obidos 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 Obidos → Mértola if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Óbidos Rua da Praça.
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Take a taxi to Beja then take the train to Casa Branca then Lisboa - Sete Rios and then to Obidos.
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There are several options for getting from Mértola to Obidos by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Mértola and Obidos is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Mértola and Obidos by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mértola to Obidos is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Mértola and Obidos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Obidos. We recommend that you drive to Óbidos. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mértola and Obidos. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mértola to Obidos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios and Campo Grande. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
Rede Expressos and Rodoviária do Oeste run regular bus services between Mértola and Obidos. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mértola to Obidos. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Óbidos Rua da Praça. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Obidos is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Obidos. Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mértola and Obidos. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mértola to Obidos is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 5m | €31($31) | once daily | 334km (207 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 4h 45m | €76($76) | every 20 mins | 327km (203 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €43($43) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
Rede Expressos
Rodoviária do Oeste
The following major airports near Obidos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.