Cities Near Lisbon
Cities near Lisbon, Portugal: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Lisbon, Portugal is Sintra, about 15 mi (24 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SintraFairytale palaces in misty hills | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| CascaisCoastal resort town and beaches | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ÓbidosWalled medieval village | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SetúbalSeafood port and dolphin-watching coast | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ÉvoraRoman temple and the bone chapel | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Monsanto | 56 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Coimbra | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Badajoz | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Aveiro | 136 mi / 218 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Mérida | 151 mi / 243 km | 3 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Lisbon
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos, Setúbal, Évora. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Lisbon
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Coimbra, Badajoz, Aveiro, Mérida. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Lisbon include Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos, Setúbal, Évora. The closest is Sintra, about 15 miles (24 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.