How to travel from Vale do Lobo to Ericeira, Portugal

The distance between Vale do Lobo and Ericeira is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out EriceiraVale do Lobo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Ericeira - Parque Intermodal.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Ericeira.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance307km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vale do Lobo and Ericeira

There are several options for getting from Vale do Lobo to Ericeira by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Vale do Lobo and Ericeira is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Vale do Lobo and Ericeira by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vale do Lobo to Ericeira is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Vale do Lobo and Ericeira, 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 Vale do Lobo and Ericeira. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vale do Lobo to Ericeira. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule, Lisboa - Entrecampos and Campo Grande. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vale do Lobo and Ericeira. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Vale do Lobo and Ericeira. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

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

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Vale do Lobo and Ericeira. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vale do Lobo to Ericeira. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Ericeira - Parque Intermodal. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ericeira is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Ericeira. 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 Vale do Lobo and Ericeira. The distance is around 307km (190 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 Vale do Lobo to Ericeira is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Transport options from Vale do Lobo to Ericeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 10m
€70($70)
hourly289km (179 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€40($40)
5 times a day337km (210 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€24($24)
every 20 mins344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€56($56)
on demand307km (190 miles)

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Airports near Ericeira

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Ericeira
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Ericeira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
261km (162 miles) from Ericeira