Overall2.3/10Harder to reach than about 85% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- No trains serve Ericeira; ground transport (bus, rideshare, car) are the only realistic options
- Bus tickets from Campo Grande must be purchased in cash from the driver—download Moovit app for real-time schedules and routes
- If arriving with luggage, Uber/Bolt or private transfer often worth the cost to avoid public-transport hassle despite higher upfront price
- Summer months (July-August) see longer car-rental queues at airport main terminal; off-airport shuttle rental is faster and cheaper
- Highway tolls are electronic; confirm toll-payment method with rental company (e-Tolls can incur delays if not pre-registered)
- Peak airport demand means Uber/Bolt surge pricing is common—book early in morning or late evening for lower fares
- Return journeys from Ericeira to Lisbon Airport typically take 60-75 min by bus via Campo Grande
Airport
Primary
- Name
- Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance Km
- 45
- Distance Miles
- 28
- Driving Time Minutes
- 31
- Notes
- Only major airport serving Ericeira; located south of the town
Alternatives
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Driving Time Hours
- 3
- Notes
- Southern Portugal alternative
Porto Airport (OPO)
- Driving Time Hours
- 3
- Notes
- Northern Portugal alternative
From Lisbon Airport
Cheapest option
- Cons
- Requires transfers, longer journey time, cash-only tickets, infrequent service
- Cost
- €7.00
- Duration Minutes
- 105
- Description
- Red line metro from airport to Campo Grande station (~15 min), then Carris Metropolitana bus 2801, 2803, or 2740 to Ericeira (~45-75 min depending on route). Buses operate 8am-11pm roughly every 90 minutes. Tickets purchased in cash from driver.
Fast, direct, convenient with luggage
- Cons
- Can be significantly more expensive during peak times; high demand at airport means potential surcharges
- Cost
- €45
- Duration Minutes
- 40
- Description
- Direct rideshare from Lisbon Airport to Ericeira. Bolt often cheaper than Uber in Portugal.
Reliable, fixed rate option
- Cons
- More expensive than rideshare; subject to surcharges for evening/weekend
- Cost
- €65
- Warning
- Use official taxi rank to avoid unlicensed operators
- Duration Minutes
- 40
- Description
- Official licensed taxi from airport to Ericeira. Fares vary by traffic and time of day.
Must book in advance
- Cost
- €60
- Pros
- Convenient, door-to-door, predictable pricing
- Duration Minutes
- 50
- Description
- Pre-booked private transfer for 4 passengers. Shared shuttle as low as €15 per person.
- Cons
- Toll fees; may have longer pickup delays in July-August at main airport terminal
- Pros
- Freedom to explore coast and nearby towns; off-airport rental cheaper; avoid summer queues
- Cost Per Day
- €40
- Duration Minutes
- 35
- Description
- Rent from airport or nearby off-airport location (often cheaper). Easy highway access via A8/A21. Electronic tolls apply (~€2.90 each way).
Rail Ferry
- Ferry
- No ferry service to Ericeira
- Train
- No train service directly to Ericeira. Nearest station is Mafra (~15km), requiring additional taxi/bus transfer.
Onward Travel
- Bus Options
- Only Carris Metropolitana serves Ericeira directly; major national carriers (Rede Expressos, FlixBus) do not operate routes from Ericeira
- Note
- Ericeira has limited onward connections. For travel beyond Sintra/Mafra, return to Lisbon (Campo Grande) to access Rede Expressos, FlixBus, and national rail network.
Day Trip Access
- From Lisbon
- Possible as day trip via bus or rideshare; allow 45-120 min each way depending on transport
To Nearby Towns
Sintra
- Operator
- Carris Metropolitana
- Frequency
- Hourly weekdays, every 2 hours weekends
- Duration Minutes
- 50
Mafra Palace
- Distance Km
- 15
- Notes
- Multiple bus routes serve Mafra; can visit as half-day trip
From Lisbon City Center
- Cost
- €4.50
- Distance Km
- 36
- Distance Miles
- 22
- Duration Minutes
- 75
- Notes
- Multiple bus options (2801, 2803, 2740, 2751) depart Campo Grande (outside metro station on green/yellow lines). Journey 45 min-90 min depending on route and stops.
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