Day trip from Lisbon to Setúbal
Setúbal lies 32 km (20 mi) south-east of Lisbon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 32 km (20 mi) apart, Setúbal is a realistic day trip from Lisbon: about 31 min each way by road.
| Lisbon | Setúbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Population | 517,802 | 118,166 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Setúbal
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Staying in Setúbal
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Common questions
How far is Setúbal from Lisbon?
32 km (20 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lisbon; by road roughly 39 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Setúbal by road?
About 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Setúbal?
No, both are on Europe/Lisbon at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.