With a population of 41,134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sesimbra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 23 miles from Sesimbra. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.
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 $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 05m trip.
Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 19 miles from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 175 miles and will cost you around $9. From Faro, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 190 miles.
Expect to pay $7.38 per gallon in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.