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The biggest companies operating from here are Renex ( 218 956 836; www.renex.pt ) and the
Spanish operator Avanza ( 218 940 250; www.avanzabus.com ) . Many Renex buses take passen-
gers 20 minutes early at Campo das Cebolas in Alfama, before Gare do Oriente.
Eurolines ( 218 940 968; www.eurolines.com ; Loja 203, Gare do Oriente) runs coaches to destina-
tions all over Europe.

Terminal Campo Grande
Regional operators in the north - including Mafrense (

217 582 212; www.mafrense.pt ) for

Ericeira and Mafra - operate from Terminal Campo Grande (

217 582 212) outside Campo

Grande metro station.

CAR & MOTORCYCLE
Motorbikes, ranging from 50cc to 700cc, are available for hire from LX Rent a Scooter (
213 660 161; www.lxrentascooter.pt ; Campo das Cebolas 20; 10am-1pm & 2.30-7pm) . Prices start at €30

for the day.
The big-name car-hire companies are all on hand, though you can often save by using
local agencies; most offer pick-up and delivery service to the Palácio Foz tourist office on
Praça dos Restauradores. The tourist offices have loads of car-rental fliers where you can
compare prices. Staff will even call and book a vehicle for you.

Autojardim ( 800 200 613; www.auto-jardim.com )

Avis ( 800 201 002; www.avis.com.pt )

Europcar ( 219 407 790; www.europcar.pt )

Hertz ( 808 202 038; www.hertz.com )

Holidays Car ( 217 150 610; www.holidayscar.com )

TRAIN
Lisbon is linked by train to other major cities. Check www.cp.pt for schedules. Express
services include the following:

Évora (€12, 1½ hours, three to four daily)

Coimbra (€20, two hours, 10 to 20 daily)
Faro (€21, three hours, three to six daily)

Porto C (€24, three hours, seven to 18 daily)