Departure Schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip3 hrs 45 min
Longest trip4 hrs 51 min
Earliest06:20
Latest08:22
Departures4
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip3 hrs 43 min
Longest trip4 hrs 55 min
Earliest13:22
Latest17:18
Departures6
Travelling from Lagos to Lisbon by Train
Journey times average around 4 hours, with train tickets running €24.15–€32.95 depending on departure date and class — a solid average price if comfort and legroom matter more than shaving off a few minutes. For passengers weighing transport options: a bus ticket with one of the established bus companies covers the same distance in about 3h 40m for €20–50; driving takes roughly 2h 40m via the A2 expressway (about €25 in tolls) over 287.1 km, or 3h 30m and 280 km if you prefer the coastal route past picturesque villages and dramatic cliffs; rideshare runs close to the bus at around €15 and takes about 3h 43m; and flying out of Faro Airport into Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport is fastest in the air at around 2h 52m, but averages €200 once you factor in the airport experience itself. If you’re deciding how to make the trip, this comparison is really about balancing price, speed, convenience, and the kind of travel day you want.
Lagos to Lisbon trains Information
Lagos
Lagos Central Station, PortugalLagos Bus Station, Portugal
301 km
Lisbon
Oriente station, PortugalEntrecampos station, PortugalSanta Apolonia station, PortugalSete Rios station, PortugalOriente Bus Station, PortugalSete Rios Bus Station, PortugalLisbon Airport Terminal, PortugalRossio station, Portugal
3 h 43 m
Shortest travel time:
$36
Lowest ticket cost:
10
Avg. daily departures:
06:20
Earliest departure:
17:18
Latest departure:
Popular questions about trains from Lagos to Lisbon
Yes, it's possible to travel between Lagos and Lisbon by train but, as mentioned previously, it's impossible to take a direct train, as you'll have to make a quick train change in Tunes.
First of all, you need to purchase a ticket for the upcoming journey. You can buy one at the station before departure or book your tickets in advance on the Rail Ninja website or app. On the day of your trip, go to Lagos station and board a train to Tunes. In Tunes, change to a fast train that goes directly to Lisbon. The whole journey takes from 3 hours 43 minutes to about 4 hours 55 minutes.
The train journey from Lagos to Lisbon takes from 3 hours 43 minutes on the fastest connections to about 4 hours 55 minutes, including the change in Tunes. Travel time depends on the train you choose.
Not necessarily. Train tickets start at $36, and a bus ticket (around €20–50, roughly 3h 40m) can sometimes be cheaper, while driving via the A2 takes about 2h 40m plus around €25 in tolls. The train offers a good balance of speed and comfort, with no parking or traffic to deal with.
Depending on the train, you arrive at one of Lisbon’s main stations, such as Oriente, Entrecampos, Sete Rios or Santa Apolónia. Your ticket shows the exact arrival station.
Trains to Lisbon depart from Lagos Central Station. From there, a regional train takes you to Tunes, where you change to a train to Lisbon.
Book as early as you can, especially for weekends and the summer season, when prices tend to rise. On Rail Ninja, you can book train tickets up to a year in advance.
The bus can be a budget-friendly option, taking about 3h 40m from the terminal rodoviário in Lagos. The train takes from 3 hours 43 minutes with a change in Tunes, and it offers more space, comfort and no traffic delays.
Train tickets from Lagos to Lisbon start at $36. To get the best price, book early on Rail Ninja and stay flexible on your departure date, as prices tend to climb closer to peak season and weekends.
For most travelers, the train from Lagos station via Tunes, or a bus from the terminal rodoviário, are the two easiest ways to link Lagos and Lisbon — both are well-connected, run multiple daily departures, and don't require a car or extra planning beyond a bit of advance booking.
No. After booking on the Rail Ninja website or app, you receive an e-ticket that you can show on your phone. There’s no need to print it.
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