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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
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 27h 55m.

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 $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 25m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around $23. From Faro, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 330 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 27h 55m.

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 $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 25m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around $23. From Faro, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay $3.51 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 $42.04 and $56.06. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam 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, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.51 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 $42.04 and $56.06. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam 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, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.