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How to get from Evora to Lisbon
The fastest ways from Évora to Lisbon are the CP Intercidades train and the express coach, both about 1 h 30 to 1 h 45. Trains are comfortable but only a few run each day; coaches are more frequent. Driving on the A6 and A2 takes about 1 h 30.
Best option: Bus. Express coaches run more often than the few daily trains and take about the same time, arriving at Sete Rios next to the metro.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Rede Expressos coaches from Évora bus station to Lisbon Sete Rios | about 1 h 30 to 1 h 45 | roughly hourly through the day | about €10–14 | Sete Rios is next to Jardim Zoológico metro station. |
| train CP Intercidades trains from Évora to Lisbon | about 1 h 30 | a few a day | about €12–15 | Seats are reserved; check the timetable as departures are limited. |
| car A6 motorway, then A2 over the 25 de Abril bridge | about 1 h 30 | fuel plus tolls of about €10–12 including the bridge | Electronic tolls apply; ask the rental company how tolls are charged. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Évora's Chapel of Bones and Roman temple are close together in the walled centre, which is walkable.
- Évora's train station is outside the walls, about 15 minutes on foot from the centre.
- Book trains ahead on weekends; there are only a few a day.
- Summer afternoons in the Alentejo are very hot; start early.
Common questions
Can I do Évora as a day trip from Lisbon?
Yes. Coaches and trains take about 1 h 30, so you can leave Lisbon around 9:00 and return in the evening. Évora's walled centre is small enough to see the Roman temple, cathedral and Chapel of Bones in a day. Check the last coach or train back.
Is there a direct train from Évora to Lisbon?
Yes. CP Intercidades trains run directly between Évora and Lisbon in about 1 h 30. There are only a few a day, so plan around the timetable or use the more frequent express coaches. Seats are reserved, so buy tickets in advance on busy days.
What is the cheapest way from Évora to Lisbon?
The express coach is usually cheapest, at about €10–14, and runs more often than the train. Early train tickets can also be good value. Driving is only cheaper for groups, since tolls on the A6 and A2 add up to about €10–12.
Do I need to book ahead?
For trains, ideally yes, because there are few departures and seats are assigned. Coaches can usually be bought on the day, but weekend and holiday departures can sell out, so booking online the day before is sensible in summer and on holiday weekends.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.