How to get from Lisbon to Óbidos Portugal
If you’re planning on visiting Lisbon and are looking for some fun places in Portugal to visit nearby then Obidos is one of those places.
Obidos is a cute, well-preserved Medieval town in the beautiful Portuguese countryside. Its charming cobbled streets, white houses, and gorgeous views make it a popular choice for a day trip from Lisbon.
During my own visit to Portugal, I explored many adorable towns including Cascais and Sintra, but Obidos stole my heart with its picturesque streets and beautiful buildings. It’s one of my favourite places to visit on Portugal’s Silver Coast.
If you’re considering travelling from Lisbon to Obidos, you’re in luck! This guide has everything you need to plan the perfect adventure. I’ll cover all the essential details on how to get from Lisbon to Obidos so you’re prepared for your trip.
Looking for a Lisbon itinerary? Check out this guide on what to do in Lisbon!
Guided tours from Lisbon to Obidos
- Average price: €80
- Average time: 9 hours
- Where to book: GetYourGuide
If you don’t want to deal with public transport or renting a car in Portugal, the best way to get from Lisbon to Obidos is to book a guided tour!
This is a great way to fit in lots of destinations in a short space of time too since this guided tour picks you up from Lisbon, takes you to Fatima, Obidos, Batalha and Nazaré and then drops you back off in Lisbon too.
This means you don’t have to stress about how to get from place to place including Obidos to Nazare, or Obidos to Fatima and you’ll have a fun Obidos day trip in the meantime.
You’ll also benefit from a local guide so you’ll learn a tonne along the way and get to try some Ginjinha which Obidos is famous for on this day tour!
Book a guided tour from Lisbon to Obidos here
Lisbon to Obidos train
- Average price: €9 one-way.
- Average time: 2.5 hours
- Where to book: Buy online in advance with Omio
While the bus is quicker when it comes to travelling from Lisbon to Obidos, you can also take a train to Obidos. However, the train from Lisbon to Obidos doesn’t leave super often.
I get it though, sometimes trains are just nicer than buses so I get it if you want to take this option.
The Lisbon to Obidos train goes from both Santa Apolonia Station and Lisbon’s Rossio train station to Óbidos Holt and costs around €9 each way. When it comes to getting the Obidos to Lisbon train, head back to the train station and just buy another ticket back to Santa Apolonia or Rossio.
Since Lisbon’s metro system is so good, it doesn’t really matter where you end up on your return journey. You can just ride the metro back to your accommodation.
This option is best if you’re spending more than one day in Obidos since the travelling from Lisbon to Obidos by train eats into your day a bit much otherwise.
Driving to Obidos from Lisbon
- Average time: 1 hour
- Where to book: DiscoverCars or RentalCars
If you prefer the flexibility of driving, travelling from Lisbon to Obidos by car is the best way to get between these places.
Obidos is about 83 kilometres (53 miles) from Lisbon and driving between the two takes about 1 hour depending on traffic as you leave Lisbon.
The quickest route is to drive on the A8 motorway. However, this has a toll feed of about €9. You can avoid these by driving off the highway, just set your maps app to ‘avoid tolls’ though this will add some time to your trip.
If you’re renting a car, your car hire company will charge you to use the tolls. When I rented a car we were charged a flat fee for the duration of our trip, but we decided not to pay this and just drove off the highway instead.
Obidos is a walled city and you cannot drive within the town walls. There are various car parks around the city and castle walls where you can park. Remember to bring spare change and don’t leave anything valuable in your car.
I use comparison sites like DiscoverCars and RentalCars to book my car rentals as it’s easy to check prices and compare the best deals!
Bus from Lisbon to Obidos
- Average price: €8 one-way.
- Average time: 1 – .5 hours
- Where to book: Buy in person on the bus
Taking the Lisbon to Obidos bus is an easy way to get from place to place.
The Obidos bus is fast, taking only about an hour, cheap and pretty comfortable too. Some buses also have free Wi-Fi too and you’ll get dropped off right by the main entrance to Obidos (vehicles aren’t allowed inside) at the Obidos bus station.
The buses leave from Lisbon Campo Grande train station which has a metro line of the same name. To get from your Lisbon accommodation to Campo Grande, take either the green or yellow metro lines.
The bus you want is the Rápida Verde 788 towards Obidos.
On weekdays, buses run often throughout the day from the morning until late at night and there are fewer buses on the weekends.
Both the bus to Obidos and the Obidos to Lisbon buses get busy during the summer when Portugal is in its high season, so be sure to get there early so you can get on the bus you want.
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Final thoughts about how to get to Obidos from Lisbon
Whether you choose to take the bus, train, drive by car, or join a guided tour, getting from Lisbon to Obidos is pretty easy and a day trip worth doing during your trip to Lisbon.
Each transport option has its own advantages, whether it’s the convenience and affordability of the bus, the scenic train journey, the flexibility of driving, or the hassle-free experience of a guided tour.
You’re sure to enjoy exploring the medieval beauty and history of Obidos, so pack your bags and embark on a memorable journey from Lisbon to Obidos, discovering the wonders of Portugal along the way!
Want more Lisbon day trips? Check out how to get from Lisbon to Nazare, or to Ericeira from Lisbon.
Last Updated on June 2, 2023 by Hannah
Hannah started That Adventurer after graduating back in 2013 and has documented all of her adventures since then. From backpacking South America to city breaks in Europe, a 3 month road trip across the USA in a self-converted van and 6 years living in Canada, you’ll find posts on all of this.
Hannah specialises in active travel and on That Adventurer you’ll find hiking, walking, biking, skiing and all sorts of active travel guides to allow you to see a destination in an adventurous way.
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