Vila Viçosa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vila Viçosa

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

When to visit Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 461
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 461
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

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 RM 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about RM 95 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 282 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Porto, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 312 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

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 RM 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about RM 95 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 282 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Porto, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 312 km.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around RM 343 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 739 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 RM 9.24 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 RM 110.86 and RM 147.81. The most frequently booked car type in Vila Viçosa is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.24 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 RM 110.86 and RM 147.81. The most frequently booked car type in Vila Viçosa is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.