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Museu do Relógio de Serpa
Museum dedicated to traditional clocks and timekeeping, with restored mechanisms and local context. A distinctive small museum in the historic centre.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lisbon to Serpa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Serpa will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 12 Nov, we found 6 buses from Lisbon to Serpa, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Lisbon to Serpa run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:10, the last at 19:30. The fastest coach covers the 159 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 159 km |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 1:10 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lisbon to Serpa.
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Serpa coaches for today, Wednesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h05 | 1:05 Beja, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
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![]() | 7:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h35 | 11:05 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 0 changesdirect | |
78 · 85 | 10:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h05 | 17:05 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h35 | 17:05 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 0 changesdirect | |
98 · 85 | 15:45 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 4h45 | 20:30 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 1 change | |
98 · 85 | 16:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h30 | 20:30 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Serpa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Serpa trip today.
Museum dedicated to traditional clocks and timekeeping, with restored mechanisms and local context. A distinctive small museum in the historic centre.
Municipal archaeology museum presenting finds from prehistoric, Roman and medieval periods. Ideal for a concise introduction to Serpa’s long history.
Centre focused on cante Alentejano, exploring regional choral singing through displays and interpretation. A meaningful stop for local cultural traditions.
Walkable historic quarter of whitewashed houses, narrow lanes and small churches inside the old walls. Best for experiencing Serpa’s traditional character.
Central square framed by civic buildings and everyday town life. A practical starting point for exploring Serpa’s historic core on foot.
Promenade by the aqueduct offering one of Serpa’s most photogenic walks, especially for seeing the arches integrated into the urban landscape.
Creamy ewe’s milk cheese from Serpa, matured and traditionally set with cardoon. It is the town’s signature product and a defining flavour of Baixo Alentejo.
A rich lamb stew from Alentejo, slowly cooked with herbs, garlic and wine. It is a classic festive and family dish across the Serpa area.
Rustic Alentejo bread soup with coriander, garlic, poached egg and usually a broth base. It is one of the region’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
Traditional Alentejo restaurant in Serpa known for regional meat dishes, local cheese and a relaxed dining room popular with visitors and locals.
Smart, established dining spot focused on regional cuisine and Alentejo products, with a more refined atmosphere than a typical tasca.
Casual local restaurant serving hearty Alentejan cooking, including pork and lamb dishes, in an unfussy and friendly setting.
Serpa is cheaper than many Portuguese tourist hubs, with modest lodging, low dining costs, and limited local transport needs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés, small change is enough. Taxi fares are usually rounded up slightly.
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Estação Rodoviária De Serpa -> Praça da República, Serpa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Serpa by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Serpa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Serpa buses use the Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios to Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Serpa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria inside the station
Wi-Fi is available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa. ATMs are available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa.
Ticket office support is available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa.
Available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa: Wheelchair accessible.
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