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Traveling to Ericeira in the near future? Then you are probably flying into Lisbon and you will need to get from Lisbon to Ericeira. I have put together this Lisbon to Ericeira transport guide so you won’t need to sort out the options yourself. Ericeira is a great place to visit in Portugal, and you will surely enjoy it. Here we go!
Praia dos Pescadores, Ericeira, Portugal
Ericeira is a small fishing village in Portugal located 50 kilometers from the center of Lisbon. It is known for being a World Surfing Reserve and its beautiful cobblestone streets with white and blue colored houses.
Ericeira is starting to get on the tourist radar and there has been a huge influx of ex-pats in recent years. Gentrification has become a problem here because property prices have risen to a crazy amount of money (around € 1000/month for a simple apartment). This has caused local villagers to have to leave their hometown not being able to pay these high rental prices.
As a conscious traveler, it is important to be aware of this. Ericeira is a great place to visit, but if you go there, make sure to consume locally. Go to the local Portuguese bakery, a local restaurant, and choose locally-owned accommodation so your money benefits the local community and not a smart businessman who sees money in exploiting the success of this town.
That said, let’s start with what you came here for! Here are the transport options on how to get to Ericeira from Lisbon.
Lisbon, Portugal.
It is relatively easy to get from Lisbon to Ericeira. Depending on your wishes there are five ways you can get to Ericeira from Lisbon.
Do note that landmarks and some beaches can be quite far away from the center of Ericeira. In fact, the best beaches of Ericeira or out of the city center and getting there will require a small drive.
There is a beach bus service in the summer however, that will get you to nearby beaches. It drives on and off from Foz do Lizandro to Praia de Ribeira d’Ilhas but won’t reach beaches like Praia de Sao Lourenço and Coxos beach which were my personal favorites.
In the vicinity of Ericeira are some great landmarks only a short drive away like the Mafra Palace, the UNESCO heritage town of Sintra, and the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
It’s important to think about what you want to do during your stay in Ericeira. If it’s just lazing on the nearby beaches, eating great vegan food in the center of Ericeira, and taking a regular surf lesson and yoga class you’ll be fine without a car. If you want to explore the nearby region, you might want to consider renting a car.
Here are five possible ways to get from Ericeira to Lisbon!
→ Also read: Where to find the best surf shops in Ericeira
Lisbon to Ericeira bus
The most economical way to travel from Lisbon to Ericeira is by taking the public bus operated by Carris Metropolitana. Since there is no railroad from Lisbon to Ericeira, it is the only form of public transport and the most ecological way to travel.
The company operating the buses used to be Mafrense but this changed in December 2022. You will still see outdated guides online mentioning Mafrense but note that this has changed.
From your location in Lisbon, make your way to the Campo Grande Bus Station. This is an area of bus bays right next to the Campo Grande Metro/train station. Buses will leave Campo Grande for Ericeira multiple times a day. All the buses leave for Ericeira from the same bays (22 to 24). You can buy your ticket from the driver, which will cost around € 6,40.
The Lisbon to Ericeira bus timetable is quite irregular. you can find the routes and timetables on the website of the Carris Metropolitana. As you can see, some buses take much longer to get to Ericeira than others. That is because some buses take the highway for a small part of the road and others don’t. Depending on which bus you take, your travel time will take around 60 minutes to one hour and 40 minutes.
The bus will drop you off at the Ericeira bus terminal called the “Rodoviario Bus Station”. From there, it’s a 15-minute downhill walk to the center. Alternatively, you can call a taxi.
Blablacar is another good option to get from Lisbon to Ericeira. Blablacar is an app where locals can advertise a car ride when they travel from one city or town to another. It’s a great way for drivers to share the gas and a cheap way for travelers to travel. It’s a bit like hitchhiking but in a controlled way.
A ride with a Blablacar driver should cost around € 7. There won’t be drivers available on all the days of the week but it’s worth checking this out before you take the public bus because it will get you to Ericeira faster and for a better price.
One of the most convenient ways to get from Lisbon to Ericeira is by a taxi app like Uber or Bolt. This is especially convenient if want to get to Ericeira from the airport.
The downside of using a taxi app is that it is a lot more expensive than using the public bus. Expect to pay around € 40 to get to Ericeira from Lisbon. of course, if you are a party of four people, this is the least time-consuming and most economical option!
Note that Uber is slightly more expensive than Bolt so I suggest downloading Bolt to get the best prices.
Lisbon Ericeira Rental car in Portugal.
If you want to explore some landmarks in the vicinity of Ericeira or if you prefer to stay outside the city center renting a car is the best way to get around and to get from Lisbon to Ericeira.
Rental cars are widely available at the airport and it’s a good idea to book in advance. Since we wanted to explore some places around Ericeira and were staying in a small town a few kilometers away from Ericeira we opted to rent a car.
After doing quite some research I found the cheapest prices using Discover Cars. We paid around €40 per day + gas in the month of September.
The streets of Ericeira, Portugal.
If you have little time on your hands you might want to consider visiting Ericeira on a day trip from Lisbon. Public tours, as well as private tours, can be booked through Get Your Guide, and prices range from € 65 for a public tour to € 380 for a private tour.
If you want to take the public bus to Ericeira, there are two ways to get from the airport to Campo Grande Bus Station. The first and most convenient option is to hire an Uber or Bolt to get you to Campo Grande. However, if you are traveling on a budget, this might be an expensive option.
The cheapest way to get from the airport to Campo Grande is to take the subway. Take the red line first to Alameda Station. At Alameda Station, transfer to the green line which stops at Campo Grande Metro Station. This will take around 40 minutes and a single ticket costs only € 1,50.
Sao Lourenço beach, Ericeira, Portugal.
If you are planning to visit Ericeira you are probably wondering what the best places to stay are. It highly depends on your wishes of course and if you rather want to be in the hustle and bustle of the town center or somewhere in the outskirts where it’s quieter.
I’ll list a few options here and I will indicate who will enjoy these types of accommodation:
There you go! I hope you enjoyed my Libon to Ericeira transport guide. Picking the best transport option depends on many factors and you have to decide for yourself what will suit you the best.
Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions or drop me a message through my contact page.
Also, don’t forget to check out my resources page with my favorite booking platforms and tips to start planning your trip. Additionally, have a look at my favorite travel gear if you want to pack more consciously!
ENJOY!
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Hi! I am Annelies and this is Travelers & Dreamers, a blog about conscious travel which means traveling in a more mindful way, with a positive impact on the world and yourself!
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