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Day trips · 9-12 hours

Évora, the Alentejo's museum city

A UNESCO-listed old town with a Roman temple, cathedral and whitewashed streets inside the walls, about an hour and a half away by train.

Duration
9-12 hours, including travel
Distance from Lisbon
about 135 km
Transport
Train, Bus, Car
Interest
Heritage
Accessibility
Partial accessibility
Budget
Medium budget. Includes one or two paid entries.
Best time of year
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Booking
No booking needed

Making the most of it

The centre is compact and easy to walk: the Roman Temple, the cathedral, the Chapel of Bones at the Church of São Francisco and Praça do Giraldo. Several visits are paid. Streets are cobbled with some gentle slopes. In summer the Alentejo heat is intense in the middle of the day: choose spring, autumn or winter, or plan long breaks in the shade.

For a shorter outing, try Sintra: palaces and hills. For the following day in the city, the Lisbon in 1 day itinerary is a good start. Pair it with a stroll through Graça. See other trips that go to Évora.

Independent itineraries to do on your own. We do not sell tours, recommend tour operators or use affiliate links. Check timetables, tickets and access with official sources before you set off.

Getting there

Intercidades train from Lisboa Oriente, Entrecampos or Sete Rios. Express coaches also run. By car, via the A2 and A6. Check timetables and journey times with the operator before you go.

Getting around

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Last checked: 2 November 2026

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More trips to Évora

There are several ways to visit this destination: compare length, stops and transport.

Heritage

Évora

An independent day linking the Roman Temple, cathedral, Chapel of Bones and university, travelling from Lisbon and back by Intercidades train.

  • 10-12 hours
  • about 135 km
  • Train, Car
  • Partial accessibility
  • Booking recommended

Adjust to your time

If you have less time

Heritage · Nature

Sintra: palaces and hills

Romantic palaces, estates and forest on a UNESCO-listed range of hills. Pick two or three sites and allow time for the climbs.

  • 7-10 hours
  • about 28 km
  • Train
  • Difficult access
  • Booking recommended

If you have one more day

Nature · Heritage · Beach

Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais

Make an independent train-and-bus loop through Sintra’s centre, Atlantic scenery at Cabo da Roca and Cascais before returning to Lisbon.

  • 9-12 hours
  • about 30 km
  • Train, Bus
  • Partial accessibility
  • No booking needed

Other ways to spend this day

Longer option

See the extra-day suggestion above.

Without a car

This trip works without a car: Intercidades train from Lisboa Oriente, Entrecampos or Sete Rios.

The next day, in Lisbon

Similar trips

Heritage · Nature

A full day in Sintra

A demanding day with Pena, the Moorish Castle, town and Regaleira: start early, book interiors and be prepared to shorten the plan if delayed.

  • 10-12 hours
  • about 30 km
  • Train, Bus
  • Difficult access
  • Booking required

Pair it with this Lisbon neighbourhood

Graça

A good neighbourhood to end the day once you are back in Lisbon.

A hilltop neighbourhood of viewpoints and local life.

Back in Lisbon: ideas for the end of the day

Viewpoints · Graça

Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen

On Largo da Graça, this viewpoint bears Sophia’s name and offers a view stretching from the castle to the river.

Viewpoints · Graça

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

Graça's highest point, facing the castle and the river.

Viewpoints · Alfama

Miradouro das Portas do Sol

A terrace in Alfama on Largo das Portas do Sol, facing Palácio Azurara and overlooking the São Vicente hillside.

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