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Sesimbra travel guide

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With a population of 41 134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal.

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sesimbra

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 25m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 290 km and will cost you around $12. From Porto, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 25m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 290 km and will cost you around $12. From Porto, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay $3.36 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.25 and $53.66. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.36 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.25 and $53.66. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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