Sesimbra travel guide
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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
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 33h 25m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m 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 Record Go, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around $17. From Porto, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 312 km.
Airports near Sesimbra
Airlines serving Sesimbra
Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra
Hiring a car in Sesimbra
Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.64 and $51.51. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Adam or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.