How to travel from Tavira to Sesimbra, Portugal

The distance between Tavira and Sesimbra is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tavira to Sesimbra by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Foros de Amora then take the bus to Sesimbra.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sesimbra.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tavira and Sesimbra

There are several options for getting from Tavira to Sesimbra by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Tavira and Sesimbra is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Tavira and Sesimbra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tavira to Sesimbra is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Tavira and Sesimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tavira and Sesimbra. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Foros de Amora then take the bus to Sesimbra. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tavira and Sesimbra. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tavira to Sesimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, ALSA and Transportes Sul do Tejo run regular bus services between Tavira and Sesimbra. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tavira to Sesimbra. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Foros de Amora then take the bus to Sesimbra. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tavira and Sesimbra. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tavira to Sesimbra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tavira and Sesimbra

Transport options from Tavira to Sesimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
2h 40m
€57($57)
twice daily331km (206 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€23($23)
every 4 hours353km (219 miles)
Bus to Lisbon Sete Rios6h 15m
€67($67)
twice daily396km (246 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€53($53)
on demand293km (182 miles)

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Airports near Sesimbra

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Sesimbra
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Sesimbra
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
313km (194 miles) from Sesimbra