Transfer from Lisbon to Fatima

Visiting Fátima is well worth it

Fatima is a city in Portugal that is famous for being the site of a Marian apparition in 1917. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in the city on six different occasions, between May and October 1917. These apparitions attracted thousands of pilgrims to the city, and today, Fátima is one of the most important religious destinations in the world.

The city has several places of tourist interest, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima, where the chapel of the apparitions is located, as well as the Sanctuary of Fátima, a large basilica built in honor of the Virgin Mary. There are also several other religious buildings and museums in the city, including the Museum of the Apparitions of Fatima.

Fatima is about 150 km north of Lisbon. Travel time by car from Lisbon is approximately 2 hours, depending on traffic. There are also regular bus and train services from Lisbon that take approximately 2.5 hours to reach Fátima. For this reason, it is recommended to book a private transfer from Lisbon to Fátima like the one we offer at Chofix, safe, low-priced and with all the guarantees.

In addition to the aforementioned tourist spots in Fátima, there are several other places of interest near the city that visitors may want to consider including in their itinerary. Some of these include:

• Batalha: About 20 km west of Fátima, this city is famous for its impressive Monastery of Santa María da Vitória, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important Gothic monuments in Portugal. Travel time by car is approximately 30 minutes.


• Tomar: About 30 km south of Fátima, this city is famous for its Convent of Christ, which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important Templar monuments in Portugal. Travel time by car is approximately 40 minutes.


• Alcobaça: About 40 km west of Fátima, this city is famous for its Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important Cistercian monuments in Portugal. Travel time by car is approximately 45 minutes.


• There are also several beaches close to Fátima, such as Nazaré beach, about 30 km west of Fátima, which is famous for its giant waves and is a popular surf spot. Travel time by car is approximately 40 minutes.

In short, Fátima is an excellent starting point for exploring some of Portugal's best heritage, and it is possible to visit some of the above-mentioned sites on a day trip from Fátima. However, if you want to see everything in depth, it is advisable to stay at least a couple of days in the area.

• Can I hire a private tour Lisbon - Fátima - Lisbon for hours with a vehicle with driver at my disposal to make the stops that I decide?

  Of course, in addition to transfers and a private taxi from Humberto Delgado (Portela) airport or Lisbon city to Fátima, we can organize a private tour with a vehicle with a professional driver at your disposal by the hour so that you can visit Fátima in your own way, with the stops you need and without rushing. Book from our website your hourly tour transfer to Fátima from Lisbon with the guarantee that you are hiring at the best price and with a service guarantee.