With a population of 5,484, Vila Viçosa is a must-see destination in Evora, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vila Viçosa to see all of its attractions.
Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 92 miles from Vila Viçosa. Airlines that fly from the United States to Vila Viçosa include Air Canada, JetBlue and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 50m.
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $13 for a 3h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 194 miles and will cost you around $7. From Faro, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 200 miles.
Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.