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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
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Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 19 m
Buses on 18 Sept
7
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Serpa to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Serpa to Lisbon will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 7 buses from Serpa to Lisbon, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Serpa to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 159 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Serpa to Lisbon:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Serpa to Lisbon costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Serpa to Lisbon coaches for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 2h45 | 10:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
85 · 98 | 7:30 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h05 | 10:35 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
85 · 98 | 7:30 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h15 | 10:45 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 change | |
85 · 78 | 8:15 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 6h50 | 15:05 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:15 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h45 | 12:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
85 · 69 | 14:15 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 4h25 | 18:40 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:15 Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa | 3h45 | 18:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Serpa to Lisbon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:10, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 159 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 159 km |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 1:10 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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Leading collection of ancient to early modern art in Portugal, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts.
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Historic central square by the river, framed by arcades and grand façades, ideal for architecture, walks, and city atmosphere.
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Tipping is appreciated but not expected. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Most Serpa to Lisbon buses use the Serpa, Estação Rodoviária De Serpa to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Gare Oriente. Use this guide to compare Serpa and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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