Portugal is a country famous for its rich history, delicious and original cuisine and an excellent selection of all kinds of wines. During the holiday season, thousands of scuba diving enthusiasts, nightlife and numerous gourmets come to the local beaches. We will tell you how to get to Portugal on your own.
Despite the fact that the country is located on the mainland of Europe, the choice of land routes is not so great. We note right away that, of course, it is possible to travel by land, but it will take much more time and will "result" in a tidy sum. Now about everything in order.
If you are planning to visit the capital of Portugal, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our itinerary in Lisbon for one day.
Air travel
The fastest and easiest way to find yourself in distant lands is by air. Today, numerous European and domestic companies offer their services to passengers. Until recently, the best option for a flight was the offer of the Turkish air carrier Turkish Airlines, whose planes made daily flights from Moscow to Lisbon. Of course, this path cannot be called fast. After all, I had to make one change in Istanbul.
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On average, it takes 12 hours 45 minutes to travel, and the ticket price is quite modest - the flight will cost only 11,250 rubles. But there are some nuances. Firstly, you will have to take off from Sheremetyevo very early - the aircraft enters the airspace at 5:30. Secondly, in connection with the recent events, Russia is considering the question of suspending air links with Ankara. Therefore, it is worth having a backup option in case the specified flight is canceled.
Companies such as Ryanair, Iberia, British Airlines and many others are ready to please tourists with alternative offers, which differ somewhat in terms of the price criterion. It is possible to get from Moscow International Airport to Lisbon on the planes of the indicated air carriers for only 17,900-18,500 rubles, and the flight will take from 14, 30 hours to 18 hours and 20 minutes, depending on the chosen route. Accordingly, you will have to come to terms with the need to make one or even two transfers at the airports of European countries.
If you do not have so much time, we advise you to take a closer look at the proposals of the Russian company Aeroflot and the German carrier Lufthansa, whose planes will fly you to sunny Portugal in just 7 hours and 10 minutes! In this case, only one change will have to be made. The cost of a ticket for the planes of the German company starts from 46,700 rubles, and a flight on an aircraft of a Russian carrier will cost at least 1,000 rubles more.
The list of low-cost airlines flying from Moscow to Europe is in our article.
As you can see, it is quite expensive to fly directly from Russia. Therefore, we advise you to use the relevant sites to search for more budget offers that belong to low-cost airlines. Although the road will include several changes, and you will need to spend a little more time on the way, the price will pleasantly surprise you. One of the most popular low-cost airlines is easyJet, whose planes run between Moscow and the countries of mainland Europe, from the airport of which you can easily get to Lisbon without spending a lot of money.
A train
To date, there are no direct trains departing from the capital's railway station, the route of which runs straight to the azure coast of Portugal. Therefore, if you prefer this particular way of traveling across Europe, we advise you to choose a route with transfers. The most optimal routes will be those that run through Spain and France. It is with these countries that Portugal has a close railway connection.
How to travel around Europe by train cheaply is a useful life hack.
In particular, you can get to Paris by train, which starts from Moscow and passes through Berlin. The cost of a one-way trip will be:
- in a first class carriage - 210-419 euros per person
- in a class 2 carriage - 190-298 euros
- in a luxury carriage from 960 to 1100 euros per person
You can get to Madrid in a similar way. Travel time from the Russian capital will be 33 hours, the route will run through Paris. The cost of tickets, depending on the type of carriage, will be from 17,900 to 54,800 rubles per person one way.
Upon arrival in Madrid, you need to purchase a ticket for the Lusitania Comboio night train, which departs from the platform at 22.25 hours daily.
Bus
You can choose a similar route that will run through the territory of European countries by road. There is no direct bus service to Portuguese cities from Russia. Therefore, you have to go with transfers. In particular, from Madrid, you can easily get to the Lisbon bus station using the transport company Avanza Bus. From the Spanish capital, buses leave twice a day - at 12:00 and 21:00, and the journey will take no more than 8.5 hours.
Read about all the advantages and disadvantages of bus tours in our article.
Now you know how to get to Portugal and can choose the best route for your trip.
In Portugal, be sure to see - Vasco da Gama Bridge and the village of Monsanto.
