Easy Directions to Tomar By Car, Rail, or Coach

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By Car

From The North

  1. Starting Point: From Porto, head towards the A1 motorway, which connects Porto to Lisbon.

  2. Follow the A1: Drive south on the A1 for approximately 180 km.

  3. Exit for Tomar: Take Exit 7 (A13 – Tomar/Coimbra Sul) and follow signs for Tomar.

  4. Final Stretch: Merge onto the A13 and continue for about 20 km until you reach Tomar.

  5. Approximate Travel Time: 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on traffic.

Toll Roads:

Note that the A1 has tolls. Be prepared with a Via Verde device or cash/card for payment.

From The South

  1. Exit Lisbon Airport and follow signs for the A1 motorway, heading north.

  2. Take the A1 Motorway: Drive north on the A1 for approximately 115 km.

  3. Exit for Tomar: Take Exit 7 (A13 – Tomar/Coimbra Sul).

  4. Follow the A13: Merge onto the A13 and continue for about 20 km until you reach Tomar.

  5. Approximate Travel Time: The drive takes around 1.5 hours.

    Toll Roads: The A1 and A13 are toll roads.

    Be prepared with cash, a card, or a Via Verde device.

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By Rail

From the North

  1. Starting Point: From Porto, go to Porto Campanhã Station.

  2. Take a Train to Entroncamento: Board an Intercidades (Intercity) or Alfa Pendular train to Entroncamento. The journey to Entroncamento takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

  3. Change Trains: At Entroncamento, switch to a regional train heading to Tomar. This leg of the journey takes about 20 minutes.

  4. Final Destination: Arrive at Tomar Train Station, located within walking distance of the town centre.

  5. Tickets: Book tickets in advance at the CP (Comboios de Portugal) website or station.

From the South

  1. From Lisbon Airport to Oriente Station: Take the Metro Red Line (Linha Vermelha) directly from the airport to Oriente Station (about 10 minutes). Alternatively, take a taxi or Uber.

  2. From Oriente Station to Entroncamento: Board an Intercidades (Intercity) or Regional train to Entroncamento. The journey to Entroncamento takes approximately 1 hour.

  3. Change Trains at Entroncamento: Switch to a regional train heading to Tomar. The journey from Entroncamento to Tomar takes about 20 minutes.

  4. Final Destination: Arrive at Tomar Train Station, located near the town centre.

  5. Tickets: Purchase tickets on the CP (Comboios de Portugal) website or at the station.

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By Coach

From the North

  1. Starting Point: From Porto, go to the Rede Expressos Bus Terminal (Campo 24 de Agosto).

  2. Direct Bus to Tomar: Take a Rede Expressos bus directly to Tomar. The journey takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.

  3. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online or at the terminal.

From the South

  1. From Lisbon Airport to Sete Rios Bus Terminal: Take the Aerobus or a taxi/rideshare to the Sete Rios Bus Terminal (about 15–20 minutes).

  2. Direct Bus to Tomar: Take a Rede Expressos bus directly to Tomar.

    The journey takes approximately 2 hours.

  3. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at the Rede Expressos website or at the terminal.