The city of Fátima and its famous sanctuary are a pilgrimage destination for thousands of visitors every month. It is close to Lisbon and you can visit independently or on a guided tour.
There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Fátima (by car, bus, train, or guided excursion/tour). Some are simpler or more budget-friendly than others; below we explain each one.
If you have limited time in the city, we recommend joining one of these tours to Fátima from Lisbon.
Getting to Fátima by Car (Distances)
Fátima is about an hour's drive from Lisbon. The distance is just 126 kilometers from the capital and 180 kilometers from Porto. You need to take the motorway, or Autoestrada A1, in the direction of Lisbon–Porto, and then take the exit for Fátima.
If after Fátima you feel like embarking on a road trip northward through Portugal, there are many interesting places to visit near Porto, such as Aveiro and Coimbra.
If you don't have GPS, you can use the directions on Guía Michelin, where you can even calculate how much you'll spend on tolls and fuel.
Check out our section on Motorways and Tolls in Portugal to help you decide the option that best suits your needs when it comes to paying tolls. From Lisbon to Fátima, you pay approximately €8.
Getting to Fátima by Bus
The most popular option for its price and the convenience of not having to worry about routes, tolls, or directions. You need to make your way to the "Sete Rios" station, located on the blue line of the Lisbon Metro, and walk to the area of the station where the buses depart. Once there, you can take any of the following lines to reach Fátima:
A round-trip ticket costs around €20, and the Fátima bus station is very close to the shrine — just a five-minute walk.
You can also travel to Fátima from Spain by bus. Check out, for example, the Eurolines.
Getting to Fátima by Train
This option of traveling to Fátima by train from Lisbon has caused a lot of confusion among visitors, as the train stop called Fátima is located 10 kilometers from the shrine, meaning that once you get off the train you still need to take a taxi or additional transport. However, if you prefer this option, you should take the train departing from the Lisbon stations of Santa Apolónia or Oriente (closer to Lisbon Airport), heading toward Braga.
We leave you the link to the Portuguese trains website so you can check schedules, prices, and even buy your ticket online.
Guided Tours to Fátima from Lisbon
Departs in the morning from Lisbon (pickup at selected hotels in the city center) takes you to the sanctuary, where you have free time to explore the area at your own pace before heading back to central Lisbon.
In addition to the visit to the Sanctuary of Fátima you also visit sites such as the Batalha Monastery, the medieval village of Óbidos, and Nazaré.
