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Mosteiro de Alcobaça
The monastery museum route includes cloisters, chapter house, dormitory and kitchen, offering the essential introduction to Alcobaça’s history.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Alcobaca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Alcobaca will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Lisbon to Alcobaca you need to make at least 2 changes.
R 26409 · R 36409 · IR 805
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Trains from Lisbon to Alcobaca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 19:37 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lisbon to Alcobaca.
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Alcobaca trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 26409 · R 36409 · IR 805 | 11:25 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h19 | 16:44 Valado | 2 changes | |
R 26409 · R 36409 · IR 805 | 11:36 Lisboa - Entrecampos | 5h08 | 16:44 Valado | 2 changes | |
IR 21811 · IR 30811 · R 6455 | 16:09 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h19 | 19:28 Valado | 2 changes | |
IR 21811 · IR 30811 · R 6455 | 16:20 Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h08 | 19:28 Valado | 2 changes | |
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The monastery museum route includes cloisters, chapter house, dormitory and kitchen, offering the essential introduction to Alcobaça’s history.
A small museum on wine-growing traditions, showing tools, documents and local heritage tied to the surrounding rural landscape.
An interpretation space dedicated to Raul da Bernarda’s ceramic legacy, with decorative pieces that reflect a major local craft tradition.
The central square facing the monastery is the natural starting point for visits, with broad views and easy access to the old town.
A pleasant riverside green area near the monastery, good for a short stroll, photographs and a quieter perspective on the historic centre.
This traditional street links key town-centre sights and shops, making it a practical walking route for experiencing everyday Alcobaça.
A convent sweet of eggs and sugar linked to the Monastery. It is one of Alcobaça’s best-known traditional desserts and a classic local treat.
A rich pudding of egg yolks, sugar and almonds from convent cooking traditions. It is strongly associated with Alcobaça’s famous monastic pastry heritage.
A creamy baked dessert made with eggs, sugar and milk, often flavoured with cinnamon. It reflects the region’s historic convent sweet-making tradition.
Well-regarded restaurant serving refined Portuguese cuisine with seafood and regional dishes in an elegant but approachable atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant in central Alcobaça known for Portuguese classics, grilled fish and meat dishes in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Casual local spot popular for charcoal-grilled chicken and simple Portuguese comfort food. Good for an unfussy everyday meal.
Alcobaça is cheaper than Lisbon and many Algarve resorts, with good-value stays, modest restaurant prices, and low local transport costs for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés is enough. Taxi fares are usually rounded up modestly.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Alcobaca by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alcobaca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Alcobaca trains use the Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Alcobaca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Lisboa - Entrecampos is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Entrecampos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Laurentina, O Talho
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference, Hotel 3K Europa, NH Lisboa Campo Grande.
Lisboa - Sete Rios is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Sete Mares, Restaurante O Talho
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Sete Rios. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Sete Rios. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa, Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Novotel Lisboa.
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