How to travel from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal

The distance between Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 442km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Peneda-Gerês National ParkSesimbra if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Braga.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Braga.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance442km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park

There are several options for getting from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 442km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Foros Amora, Entrecampos, Lisboa - Oriente and Braga. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa, Braga and Gerês. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express and RenEX run regular bus services between Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Braga. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Peneda-Gerês National Park is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Sesimbra and Peneda-Gerês National Park. The distance is around 442km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Transport options from Sesimbra to Peneda-Gerês National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 15m
€69($69)
every 4 hours479km (298 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€24($24)
5 times a day464km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€80($80)
on demand442km (274 miles)

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Airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park

The following major airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
354km (220 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
541km (336 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park