How to travel from Viseu to Olhão, Portugal

The distance between Viseu and Olhão is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Viseu to Olhão by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Coimbra then take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa and then to Olhão.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aveiro then take the train to Faro.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Olhão.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Viseu and Olhão

There are several options for getting from Viseu to Olhão by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Viseu and Olhão is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Viseu and Olhão by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Viseu to Olhão is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Viseu and Olhão, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Viseu and Olhão. We recommend that you take the bus to Coimbra then take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Viseu and Olhão. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Viseu to Olhão. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Rodonorte, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express and RenEX run regular bus services between Viseu and Olhão. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Viseu to Olhão. We recommend that you take the bus to Coimbra then take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Olhão is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Olhão. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) 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 Viseu and Olhão. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Viseu to Olhão is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Viseu and Olhão

Transport options from Viseu to Olhão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
4h 20m
€76($76)
every 2 hours547km (340 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€36($36)
once a week589km (366 miles)
Bus via Lisboa Sete Rios7hrs
€33($33)
every 2 hours616km (383 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 15m
€59($59)
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airports near Olhão

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Olhão
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Olhão
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
474km (294 miles) from Olhão