What is the cheapest way to get from Portugal to Rates?

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Rates is to bus which costs €29 - €70 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portugal to Rates?

The fastest way to get from Portugal to Rates is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and Rates?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Rates. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at Cateosa via Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente and Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Portugal to Rates?

The distance between Portugal and Rates is 388 km. The road distance is 348.5 km.

How do I travel from Portugal to Rates without a car?

The best way to get from Portugal to Rates without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Portugal to Rates?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Portugal to Rates, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to Rates bus from?

Portugal to Rates bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente station.

Train or bus from Portugal to Rates?

The best way to get from Portugal to Rates is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Portugal to Rates bus arrive?

Portugal to Rates bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim station.

Can I drive from Portugal to Rates?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Rates is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Portugal to Rates.

Where can I stay near Rates?

There are 1222+ hotels available in Rates.

Portugal to Rates - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Portugal to Rates by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Ninetrain Ic
3h 33m
€58–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzimbus 49 | Lisboa
7h 1m
€29–66
Drive 348.5 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Ratescar 348.5 km
3h 30m
€54–78
Fly, line 3003 bus
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LIS - OPO
2. Take the bus from Póvoa de Varzim - Centro de Saúde to Cateosabus
4h 21m
€74–159

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) flights

64Weekly Planes

59 minAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.3 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Portugal and Rates, Portugal?

Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Nine every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim once daily. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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