The main airports of mainland Portugal are located in the cities of Lisbon and Oporto, both at about 250 km from Covilhã. The connection of these cities to Covilhã can be made by car, train or bus.
From Lisbon
By Bus
Travel by Bus is a good way for those who wants a fast journey by public transportation. It costs 15,20€ from Lisbon to Covilhã. If you have less than 29 years old, there will be given the “Youth” discount.
As soon you get to the airport, you need to catch the Metro (red line - Direction São Sebastião) to the station São Sebastião. At the Station São Sebastião, change to the blue line (Direction Reboleira) and go to the Station Jardim Zoológico. At Jardim Zoológico, you will take the bus to Covilhã (Direction Guarda). The journey will take 3 hours and 30 minutes.
For more information about Timetables please visit Rede Expressos
By Train
An easy way to arrive to Covilhã is to take the train. Normally it costs 17,50€ from Lisbon to Covilhã. If you have less than 29 years old, there will be given the “Youth” discount.
As soon you get to the airport, you need to catch the Metro (red line - Direction São Sebastião) to the station Oriente. At Oriente, you will take the train to Covilhã (Direction Covilhã). The journey will take 3 hours and 39 minutes.
For more information about Timetables please visit CP- Comboios de Portugal
From Porto
By Bus
The Bus is the only public transport from Porto to Lisbon. It costs 16,60€ from Porto to Covilhã. If you have less than 29 years old, there will be given the “Youth” discount.
As soon you get to the airport, you need to catch the Metro (Direction Estádio do Dragão) to the station Bolhão. At the Station Bolhão leave and go to the Bus Terminal Renex. You will take the bus to Covilhã (Direction Covilhã). The journey will take 3 hours and 35 minutes.
For more information about Timetables please visit Rede Expressos