Transportation and Directions to Fatima
of the city, see our Fatima Map.
The city of Fatima is located 125km from Lisbon in Central Portugal.
Fatima by Train
It is possible to reach Fatima by train, but note that the closest train station to Fatima is Caxarias, about 10km outside of town. Twelve trains run daily from Lisbon to Caxarias; the journey takes 2.5 hours and costs €5.70 one way. Seven buses run between Caxarias and Fatima per day; a one-way ticket costs €2. It is quicker and easier to travel the whole way by bus.
Fatima by Bus
Travelling from Lisbon by bus, go to the central bus station in Sete-Rios (Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, Rua das Laranjeiras). You can either take a taxi to the station or take the Metro to the Jardin Zoologico stop - the bus station is right outside. Buy a ticket at a ticket office in the station. Buses leave for Fatima approximately hourly from 8am to 8pm (see online schedule; Portuguese only). The bus journey costs about €10 each way, takes about 90 minutes and arrives close to the shrine. From Batalha, about three buses a day go to Fatima, which take 40 minutes and cost €4 one-way. Note that on bus schedules Fatima is often listed as Cova da Iria, which can lead to confusion.
Fatima by Car
By car from Lisbon airport, it takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to Fatima. The highway between the two cities is good quality and safe. Rental cars are available at the airport or other places in Lisbon.
Travel Resources
- Fatima Map - our detailed interactive map of Fatima, plus hand-picked links to more
- Fatima Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, and book at the guaranteed lowest price
- Fatima Transportation - directions by train, car and bus, plus location map and links
Article Sources
- Travel from Lisbon Airport to Fatima - TripAdvisor forum (September 2008)
- Fatima: Planning a Trip - Frommers.com (accessed April 2009)
