- Must visit
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Leading collection of ancient to early modern art in Portugal, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
63
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viseu to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viseu to Lisbon will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Viseu to Lisbon you need to make at least one change.
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IC 620
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AP 126
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AP 134
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AP 132Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Viseu to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 240 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£20 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Viseu to Lisbon:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viseu to Lisbon costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 58m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £39. The journey takes 3h 39m versus 3h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Viseu to Lisbon trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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+ IC 510 | 5:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h37 | 11:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 128 | 5:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h37 | 10:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 520 | 5:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h07 | 9:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 510 | 6:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h22 | 11:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 128 | 6:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 10:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 730 | 6:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h52 | 11:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 720 | 7:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h22 | 13:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 730 | 7:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 11:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 120 | 7:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h52 | 12:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 120 | 8:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 12:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 720 | 8:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h52 | 13:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 524 | 8:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 7h52 | 15:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 720 | 9:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h52 | 13:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 512 | 9:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 7h52 | 16:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 524 | 9:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h52 | 15:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 512 | 9:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 7h37 | 16:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 720 | 9:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h37 | 13:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 524 | 9:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h37 | 15:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 512 | 10:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h52 | 16:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 524 | 10:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h52 | 15:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 132 | 10:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h22 | 16:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 512 | 10:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h22 | 16:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 524 | 10:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h22 | 15:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 132 | 10:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h52 | 16:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 524 | 11:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h07 | 15:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 132 | 11:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h37 | 16:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 512 | 11:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h07 | 16:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 512 | 12:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h52 | 16:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 132 | 12:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 16:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 722 | 12:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h52 | 17:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 722 | 12:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h07 | 17:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 184 | 12:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h37 | 17:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 124 | 12:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h37 | 19:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 124 | 13:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h37 | 19:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 620 | 13:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 7h07 | 20:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 126 | 13:45 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h47 | 20:32 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 620 | 14:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h52 | 20:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 124 | 14:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h22 | 19:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 126 | 14:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h32 | 20:32 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 620 | 14:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h37 | 20:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 124 | 14:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h07 | 19:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 126 | 14:15 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 6h17 | 20:32 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 124 | 15:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 19:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 620 | 15:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h52 | 20:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 126 | 15:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h32 | 20:32 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 126 | 16:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h32 | 20:32 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 620 | 16:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h52 | 20:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 134 | 16:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h22 | 21:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 620 | 16:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 20:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 126 | 16:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h02 | 20:32 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 134 | 16:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h52 | 21:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 528 | 17:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h52 | 22:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 514 | 17:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h22 | 22:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 134 | 17:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 21:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 514 | 17:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h52 | 22:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 528 | 17:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h22 | 22:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 134 | 17:30 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 3h52 | 21:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ AP 136 | 18:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 5h22 | 23:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 514 | 18:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h22 | 22:22 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
+ IC 528 | 18:00 Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) | 4h52 | 22:52 Lisbon - Oriente | 1 change | |
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Trains from Viseu to Lisbon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 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 3h 17m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 1:24 |
Last train 20:09 |
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Leading collection of ancient to early modern art in Portugal, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts.
National museum in the former royal coach house, displaying ceremonial carriages and transport pieces from several centuries.
Contemporary art museum in Belém with Portuguese and international works, set in a modern riverside cultural complex.
Historic central square by the river, framed by arcades and grand façades, ideal for architecture, walks, and city atmosphere.
Traditional district of steep lanes, fado heritage, viewpoints, and old houses, rewarding visitors who explore on foot.
Elegant hilltop garden viewpoint with terraces, statues, and broad views over central Lisbon and the castle skyline.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potato. A beloved Lisbon comfort dish reflecting Portugal’s long tradition of preserving and cooking bacalhau.
Crisp cod fritters with shredded salt cod, egg and potato. A classic snack or starter found in tascas and family meals across Lisbon.
Rich bread-and-seafood stew with prawns, fish and shellfish, usually finished with coriander. A festive coastal dish popular in Lisbon restaurants.
Contemporary Portuguese fine dining with tasting menus and polished service. A smart choice for a special meal in central Lisbon.
Historic Belém bakery famed for traditional pastéis de nata. Fast-paced, classic setting and one of Lisbon’s essential sweet stops.
Refined restaurant focused on classic Portuguese cooking, including cod and game. Elegant but approachable dining near Chiado.
Moderate for Western Europe: lodging and dining are cheaper than Paris or London, while tourist areas cost more. Public transport is good value.
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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Lisbon - Oriente -> Baixa-Chiado, Lisbon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viseu to Lisbon 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 Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Viseu to Lisbon trains use the Moimenta-Alcafache to Lisboa - Oriente station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia. Use this guide to compare Viseu and Lisbon 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.
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