Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lousã travel guide

Lousã Tourism | Lousã Guide

You're Going to Love Lousã

With a population of 11,445, Lousã is a must-see destination in Coimbra, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lousã has to offer.

When to visit Lousã

Lousã in March
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lousã in March
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lousã

Plane

Although Lousã doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 81 miles from Lousã. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lousã include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Lousã from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Lousã, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Lousã to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lousã is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 108 miles from Lousã. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lousã, including rede expressos, ALSA and FlixBus. From Vigo, the bus ride to Lousã takes 115 miles and will cost you around £22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Lousã doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 81 miles from Lousã. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lousã include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to Lousã from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Lousã, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Lousã to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lousã is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 108 miles from Lousã. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lousã, including rede expressos, ALSA and FlixBus. From Vigo, the bus ride to Lousã takes 115 miles and will cost you around £22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Lousã

OPOPorto

Airlines serving Lousã

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lousã

Hiring a car in Lousã

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Lousã (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Lousã is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Lousã (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Lousã is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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