- Must visit
Museu Nacional Grão Vasco
Principal art museum in Viseu, known for sacred art and paintings linked to Grão Vasco, housed in a former episcopal palace.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
70
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Viseu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Viseu will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Lisbon to Viseu you need to make at least one change.
R 5601 · R 4519+
R 4523+
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IR 933
IR 931 · R 4521+
R 5601 · R 4519+
R 4419 · R 4517+
AP 137+
AP 129+
AP 133+
AP 137+
AP 123+
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Viseu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 240 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Viseu trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 521+![]() | 6:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h16 | 11:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 521+![]() | 6:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h11 | 12:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 521+![]() | 6:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h01 | 11:40 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 131+![]() | 7:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h46 | 11:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 131+![]() | 7:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h41 | 12:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 131+![]() | 7:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h31 | 11:40 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 511+![]() | 7:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h16 | 11:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 511+![]() | 7:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h11 | 12:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 511+![]() | 7:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h36 | 13:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 121+![]() | 8:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h26 | 14:35 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 121+![]() | 8:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h06 | 13:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 121+![]() | 8:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h41 | 12:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 123+![]() | 9:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h26 | 14:35 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 123+![]() | 9:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h06 | 13:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 123+![]() | 9:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h16 | 15:25 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 721+![]() | 9:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h56 | 14:35 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 721+![]() | 9:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h46 | 15:25 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 721+![]() | 9:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h11 | 15:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 182+![]() | 10:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h26 | 14:35 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 182+![]() | 10:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h16 | 15:25 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 182+![]() | 10:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h41 | 15:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 621+![]() | 11:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h41 | 17:20 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 621+![]() | 11:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 7h41 | 19:20 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 621+![]() | 11:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h31 | 18:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 125+![]() | 12:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h11 | 17:20 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 125+![]() | 12:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 7h11 | 19:20 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 125+![]() | 12:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h01 | 18:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 513+![]() | 12:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h41 | 19:20 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 513+![]() | 12:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h31 | 18:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 513+![]() | 12:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h41 | 17:20 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 543 · R 4517+![]() | 13:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h27 | 19:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
IC 543 · R 4517+![]() | 13:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 7h17 | 20:40 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
IC 543 · R 4517+![]() | 13:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 7h02 | 20:25 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 4419 · R 4517+![]() | 13:53 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h32 | 20:25 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 4419 · R 4517+![]() | 13:53 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h47 | 20:40 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 4419 · R 4517+![]() | 13:53 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h57 | 19:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
AP 133+![]() | 14:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h11 | 19:20 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 133+![]() | 14:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h01 | 18:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 133+![]() | 14:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h41 | 18:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 523+![]() | 15:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h01 | 20:40 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 523+![]() | 15:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h16 | 21:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 523+![]() | 15:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h46 | 20:25 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 135+![]() | 16:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h46 | 21:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 135+![]() | 16:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h16 | 20:25 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 135+![]() | 16:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h31 | 20:40 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
R 5601 · R 4519+![]() | 16:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h27 | 22:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 5601 · R 4519+![]() | 16:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h32 | 21:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 5601 · R 4519+![]() | 16:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h47 | 22:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
AP 127+![]() | 17:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h41 | 22:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 127+![]() | 17:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h01 | 22:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 127+![]() | 17:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h46 | 21:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
R 4521+ + IR 931 | 17:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h27 | 22:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 4521+ + IR 931 | 17:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h52 | 0:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 4521+ + IR 931 | 17:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 6h32 | 23:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
IC 731+![]() | 17:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h31 | 22:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 731+![]() | 17:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h16 | 21:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 731+![]() | 17:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h11 | 22:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 137+![]() | 18:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h41 | 22:50 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 137+![]() | 18:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 3h46 | 21:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 137+![]() | 18:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h01 | 22:10 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
R 4523+ + IR 933 | 18:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h32 | 23:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
R 4523+ + IR 933 | 18:23 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h52 | 0:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 2 changes | |
IC 515+![]() | 18:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h36 | 0:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 515+![]() | 18:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h16 | 23:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 186+![]() | 19:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 5h06 | 0:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 186+![]() | 19:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h46 | 23:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 723+![]() | 19:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h16 | 23:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
IC 723+![]() | 19:39 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h36 | 0:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 129+![]() | 20:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 3h46 | 23:55 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
AP 129+![]() | 20:09 Lisbon - Oriente | 4h06 | 0:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Lisbon to Viseu run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:24, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 1:24 |
Last train 20:09 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Viseu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viseu trip today.
Principal art museum in Viseu, known for sacred art and paintings linked to Grão Vasco, housed in a former episcopal palace.
Museum preserving archaeological finds and regional history, helping visitors understand Viseu from prehistory through later periods.
Contemporary arts venue presenting temporary exhibitions and cultural programming in a restored heritage building in central Viseu.
Main public square and social hub, surrounded by notable buildings and often used for events, markets and everyday city life.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, stone houses and small plazas, best explored slowly for atmosphere, architecture and local character.
Lively pedestrian street lined with historic façades, shops and cafés, linking key monuments in the compact old centre.
A hearty mountain rice from nearby Lafões, cooked slowly with meats and local flavourings. It is a regional comfort dish tied to family celebrations.
Slow-roasted kid goat, traditionally served at festive meals in the Viseu area. It is prized for tender meat and classic Beira Alta seasoning.
A robust bean and cabbage soup from the Beira interior, often enriched with pork. It reflects the rustic, farmhouse cooking of the region.
Traditional restaurant known for Beira Alta specialities, roast meats and regional wines in a classic, welcoming setting.
Well-regarded dining room serving regional Portuguese cooking with polished service and a calm, slightly formal atmosphere.
Popular casual spot for grilled meats, classic Portuguese plates and generous portions, suited to an easy local meal.
Viseu is cheaper than Lisbon or Porto. Hotels, local meals and buses are usually good value for city-break travellers.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Viseu 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 Viseu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Viseu trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Moimenta-Alcafache station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Viseu 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 - 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.
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