How to travel from Obidos to Elvas, Portugal

The distance between Obidos and Elvas is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Obidos to Elvas by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon Campo Grande and then to Elvas.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia then Entroncamento and then to Elvas.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Elvas.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obidos and Elvas

There are several options for getting from Obidos to Elvas by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Obidos and Elvas is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Obidos and Elvas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Obidos to Elvas is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Obidos and Elvas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obidos and Elvas. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obidos to Elvas. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Santa Apolonia, Entroncamento and Elvas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Obidos and Elvas. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Obidos and Elvas. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Obidos to Elvas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisbon Campo Grande and Sete Rios. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Rodoviária do Oeste and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Obidos and Elvas. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Obidos to Elvas. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisbon Campo Grande and then to Elvas. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Elvas is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 171km (106 miles) from Elvas. 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 Obidos and Elvas. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obidos to Elvas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

How do I get from Obidos to Elvas

Compare travel optionsbetween Obidos and Elvas

Transport options from Obidos to Elvas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
€31($31)
every 4 hours311km (194 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€44($44)
once daily373km (232 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€41($41)
on demand282km (175 miles)

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Airports near Elvas

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Elvas
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Elvas
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
292km (181 miles) from Elvas