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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.
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
2 h 18 m
Trains on 28 Sept
14
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Lisbon to Serpa you need to make at least one change.
IC 590 · IC 682
IC 790 · IC 686
IC 592 · IC 581
IC 590 · IC 682
IC 592 · IC 581
IC 596 · IC 587
IC 790 · IC 686
IC 598 · IC 588
IC 590 · IC 682
IC 596 · IC 587The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Serpa trains for today, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 598 · IC 588 · R 4429 | 18:45 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 21:27 Beja | 2 changes | |
IC 598 · IC 588 | 19:02 Lisbon - Oriente | 2h25 | 21:27 Beja | 1 change | |
IC 598 · IC 588 | 19:10 Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2h17 | 21:27 Beja | 1 change | |
| Monday 28 September | |||||
R 4405 · IC 590 · IC 682 | 6:45 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h46 | 9:31 Beja | 2 changes | |
IC 590 · IC 682 | 7:02 Lisbon - Oriente | 2h29 | 9:31 Beja | 1 change | |
IC 590 · IC 682 | 7:10 Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2h21 | 9:31 Beja | 1 change | |
R 4409 · IC 592 · IC 581 | 8:45 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h55 | 11:40 Beja | 2 changes | |
IC 592 · IC 581 | 9:02 Lisbon - Oriente | 2h38 | 11:40 Beja | 1 change | |
IC 592 · IC 581 | 9:10 Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2h30 | 11:40 Beja | 1 change | |
IC 790 · IC 686 | 13:35 Lisbon - Oriente | 2h24 | 15:59 Beja | 1 change | |
IC 790 · IC 686 | 13:43 Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2h16 | 15:59 Beja | 1 change | |
R 4425 · IC 596 · IC 587 | 16:45 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h40 | 19:25 Beja | 2 changes | |
IC 596 · IC 587 | 17:02 Lisbon - Oriente | 2h23 | 19:25 Beja | 1 change | |
IC 596 · IC 587 | 17:10 Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2h15 | 19:25 Beja | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Lisbon to Serpa run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 6:23 |
Last train 19:14 |
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 |
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Serpa 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 Serpa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Serpa trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Beja station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Serpa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lisboa - Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Oriente has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Parking, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
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 - 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.
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