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Getting to Fundão with a Pet

🇵🇹Fundão, Portugal·Updated 28 June 2026

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A car is essential for Fundão. The nearest airports are Lisbon (260km, 2h30 south) and Porto (265km, 2h30 north). The A23 motorway links both to Fundão directly. There is a regional train station but connections are infrequent and require a change at Covilhã.

🏨 Where to stay in Fundão

Quinta da Beira

★★★ · 8.9/10 · €75/night · pets stay free

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Fundão Train Station

Centro · Estação de Fundão, Fundão

€

CP Comboios de Portugal runs regional trains via Covilhã to Guarda and Castelo Branco. Small dogs in a carrier travel free; dogs on leash pay a half ticket. Check cp.pt for current timetable as frequency is low (2-3 trains per day).

🐾 Small dogs in carrier free; larger dogs on leash with muzzle pay half fare.🕐 Check cp.pt for current schedule.⭐ Book a car rental from Lisbon or Porto airport - it transforms the trip.

💡 The A23 from Lisbon is free of tolls on the Fundão section - no Via Verde needed for that stretch.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Lisbon · Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisbon

Rental from €35/day

Main gateway for Fundão. Fly into Lisbon, collect a rental car and drive 2h30 north on the A1 then A23. Pet-friendly rental companies are available at the airport - request a boot cover or washable seat protector when booking.

🐾 Pets travel in cabin or hold according to airline policy; check your carrier before booking.🕐 24/7⭐ Book a compact SUV or estate for luggage plus dog crate comfort.

💡 Pre-book your rental with Hertz Gold or Europcar to skip the queue with a dog in tow.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Covilhã Bus Terminal

Covilhã · Rua do Município, Covilhã

€€

Rede Expressos runs coaches from Lisbon (Sete Rios) and Porto to Covilhã (25km from Fundão). Small dogs in carriers are generally accepted; confirm with the operator before travel. Taxis from Covilhã to Fundão cost around €20.

🐾 Small dogs in carriers generally accepted; confirm before booking.🕐 Check redeexpressos.com for schedules.⭐ The car remains the only truly flexible option for exploring the region with a dog.

💡 Booking online on redeexpressos.com saves about 10% vs buying at the terminal.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →📍 View on Google Maps →