Sesimbra travel guide

Sesimbra Tourism | Sesimbra Guide

You're Going to Love Sesimbra

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

When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Wellington and takes around 40h 15m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Sesimbra, followed by Comboios de Portugal. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including Gipsyy, FlixBus and Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around $12. From Porto, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 312 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (3,709 reviews)
KLM
Good (687 reviews)
SWISS
Good (813 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,189 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,060 reviews)
Air France
Good (838 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,266 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,210 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,811 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,400 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,028 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (203 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
Finnair
Good (949 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,007 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (601 reviews)
LOT
Good (634 reviews)
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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 $40.27 and $53.70. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.