- Must visit
Museu da Guarda
Guarda’s main museum presents archaeology, sacred art, painting, and local history inside a former seminary near the cathedral.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albufeira to Guarda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albufeira to Guarda will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 14 buses from Albufeira to Guarda, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 393 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Albufeira to Guarda run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Albufeira to Guarda.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:14AM | Arrival Time 12:44PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Guarda buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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91+ 33 | 2:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 9h30 | 12:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
34+ 95 | 6:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h05 | 2:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 9h35 | 4:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
67+ 34 | 7:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h20 | 2:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
33+ 95 | 9:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h15 | 5:15 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h35 | 5:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
97+ 33 | 10:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
34+ 95 | 11:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h20 | 7:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
67+ 34 | 12:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h50 | 7:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 9h00 | 9:50 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
91 · 33 | 1:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h00 | 9:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
33+ 95 | 2:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h30 | 10:00 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
97+ 33 | 3:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h45 | 11:15 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
11 · 75 | 8:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h55 | 9:25 AM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
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Guarda’s main museum presents archaeology, sacred art, painting, and local history inside a former seminary near the cathedral.
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, talks, and cultural programming in a restored building in the historic core.
Exhibition venue in Guarda’s municipal theater complex, known for contemporary visual arts and accessible central location.
Main civic square in historic Guarda, surrounded by notable buildings and ideal for orientation, events, and people-watching.
Hilltop area around the cathedral with heritage streets, views, and many of the city’s most important monuments close together.
Broad avenue linking key parts of the center, useful for strolling between shops, services, and cultural venues in the city core.
Hearty mountain soup with cabbage, beans, potatoes and pork. A Beira Interior staple valued for warming winters in the highlands around Guarda.
Rustic blood sausage from nearby Trás-os-Montes and Beira areas, often grilled or roasted. It is a classic inland Portuguese charcuterie.
Cured sheep's milk cheese from Serra da Estrela, creamy and intense. It is the region's most iconic product and a must-try near Guarda.
Traditional restaurant known for regional Beira dishes, grilled meats and a rustic local atmosphere in Guarda.
Established local spot serving classic Portuguese comfort food, regional specialties and generous portions in a casual setting.
Refined dining venue focused on Beira Interior ingredients, polished service and a more elegant atmosphere for regional cuisine.
Moderate for Portugal. Guarda is usually cheaper than Lisbon and Porto for hotels and dining, while local buses and everyday costs stay fairly low for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants often round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafés may get small change; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Most Albufeira to Guarda buses use the Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário to Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario station pair. Use this guide to compare Albufeira and Guarda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Albufeira city centre. Public transport options include:
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Elevators, ramps.
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