Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Vila Viçosa travel guide

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With a population of 5 484, Vila Viçosa is a must-see destination in Evora, Portugal.

When to visit Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa in February
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in February
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vila Viçosa

Plane

Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 149 km from Vila Viçosa. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 10m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa 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 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 149 km from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 306 km and will cost you around $12. From Faro, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 149 km from Vila Viçosa. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 10m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa 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 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 149 km from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 306 km and will cost you around $12. From Faro, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

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Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vila Viçosa

Hiring a car in Vila Viçosa

Expect to pay $3.80 per litre in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.49 and $60.65.

Expect to pay $3.80 per litre in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.49 and $60.65.