How to travel from Vilamoura to Sesimbra, Portugal

The distance between Vilamoura and Sesimbra is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out SesimbraVilamoura if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Train

Take the train to Pinhal Novo.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Sesimbra.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance255km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilamoura and Sesimbra

There are several options for getting from Vilamoura to Sesimbra by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Vilamoura and Sesimbra is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Vilamoura and Sesimbra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilamoura to Sesimbra is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilamoura and Sesimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vilamoura and Sesimbra. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vilamoura to Sesimbra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule, Pinhal Novo and Foros de Amora. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vilamoura and Sesimbra. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Vilamoura and Sesimbra. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilamoura 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 4h 30m.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilamoura to Sesimbra. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro then 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 45m.

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 Vilamoura and Sesimbra. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilamoura to Sesimbra is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vilamoura and Sesimbra

Transport options from Vilamoura to Sesimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
2h 45m
€62($62)
every 3 hours328km (204 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€40($40)
5 times a day313km (194 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€22($22)
every 4 hours316km (197 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€46($46)
on demand255km (158 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