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

Pombal travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pombal

With a population of 17,355, Pombal is a must-see destination in Leiria, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pombal to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pombal

Pombal in October
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pombal in October
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pombal

Plane

Although Pombal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 134 km from Pombal. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Pombal from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Pombal. The train journey from Pombal to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip. The train station in Pombal is called Pombal, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pombal is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 140 km from Pombal. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pombal, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Pombal takes 306 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Pombal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 134 km from Pombal. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Pombal from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Pombal. The train journey from Pombal to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip. The train station in Pombal is called Pombal, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pombal is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 140 km from Pombal. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pombal, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Pombal takes 306 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Pombal

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome
OPOPorto

Airlines serving Pombal

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 Pombal

Most booked hotels in Pombal

Belem Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Cardal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Pombalense
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Pombal

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Pombal (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.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Pombal (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.

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