How to travel from Nazaré to Mértola, Portugal

The distance between Nazaré and Mértola is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nazaré to Mértola 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 MértolaNazaré if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Mertola.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Mértola.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nazaré and Mértola

There are several options for getting from Nazaré to Mértola by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Nazaré and Mértola is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Nazaré and Mértola by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nazaré to Mértola is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Nazaré and Mértola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nazaré and Mértola. We recommend that you drive to Mértola. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nazaré and Mértola. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nazaré to Mértola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Rede Expressos and Rodoviária do Oeste run regular bus services between Nazaré and Mértola. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nazaré to Mértola. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Mertola. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Mértola is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Mértola. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) 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 Nazaré and Mértola. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nazaré to Mértola is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nazaré and Mértola

Transport options from Nazaré to Mértola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€29($29)
once daily366km (228 miles)
Bus via Lisbon Campo Grande5h 50m
€31($31)
once daily381km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€47($47)
on demand325km (202 miles)

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Airports near Mértola

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Mértola
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Mértola
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
409km (254 miles) from Mértola