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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sesimbra travel guide

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With a population of 41.134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal.

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sesimbra

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 25m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around S$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about S$ 19 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Faro, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 25m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around S$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about S$ 19 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Faro, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around S$ 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay S$ 2.87 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 34.38 and S$ 45.84. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.87 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 34.38 and S$ 45.84. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.