The distance between Mértola and Sesimbra is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mértola to Sesimbra by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sesimbra → Mértola if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Setubal.
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There are several options for getting from Mértola to Sesimbra by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 20m. 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 €40 ($40).
The distance between Mértola and Sesimbra is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Mértola and Sesimbra 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 Sesimbra is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Mértola and Sesimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Sesimbra. We recommend that you drive to Sesimbra. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mértola and Sesimbra. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mértola to Sesimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Setubal, Setúbal and Foros de Amora. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Mértola and Sesimbra. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mértola to Sesimbra. We recommend that you take the bus to Setubal. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mértola and Sesimbra. The distance is around 218km (136 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 Sesimbra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 20m | €25($25) | once daily | 276km (171 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €40($40) | on demand | 218km (136 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sesimbra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.