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Museu Municipal Dr. José Formosinho
Main local history museum in Lagos, housed beside Santo António Church. Displays archaeology, sacred art, ethnography, and regional heritage collections.










Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
55m
Average duration
1h 5m
Buses per day
14
Distance
38 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Lagos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Lagos:
A bus is $0.29 (€0.24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Lagos costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Lagos take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Lagos buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h15 | 10:00 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h55 | 12:10 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h10 | 1:25 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 1:45 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 4:45 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h20 | 5:20 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h05 | 6:05 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h05 | 6:35 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 7:45 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h05 | 9:20 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h55 | 9:40 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 10:15 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h20 | 11:35 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h05 | 11:35 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h15 | 1:30 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h05 | 4:50 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h10 | 5:10 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h55 | 6:55 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 7:50 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Albufeira to Lagos run on average 16 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Lagos — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lagos trip today.
Main local history museum in Lagos, housed beside Santo António Church. Displays archaeology, sacred art, ethnography, and regional heritage collections.
Small interpretive exhibition in the former slave market building, presenting Lagos' role in the early Atlantic slave trade and local history.
Hands-on science center with interactive exhibits focused on science, technology, and marine themes. A good family-friendly indoor stop in the historic center.
Iconic headland of golden cliffs, arches, and sea stacks. The top natural attraction near Lagos and a must for viewpoints, photos, and coastal walks.
One of the Algarve's most famous beaches, framed by dramatic cliffs and turquoise water. Highly popular with photographers and social media visitors.
Scenic cove reached by a long wooden staircase, known for clear water, rock formations, and postcard-worthy viewpoints.
A classic Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper cataplana with shellfish, fish, tomato, onion, and herbs. It is one of the region’s signature dishes and closely associated with coastal towns like Lа
Rich seafood rice made with prawns, clams, mussels, and a flavorful broth. Popular across Portugal, it is especially loved in the Algarve for its fresh Atlantic seafood.
Chargrilled sardines seasoned simply with salt and olive oil. A staple of Portuguese coastal eating, especially in summer, showcasing the quality of local fish.
An established fine dining restaurant known for refined Portuguese and international cooking, polished service, and an intimate atmosphere in central Lagos.
A well-known casual local favorite famous for hearty Portuguese plates, especially seafood and regional comfort food, in a cozy traditional setting.
A longstanding clifftop seafood restaurant near Praia Do Camilo, appreciated for fresh fish, shellfish, and ocean views in a classic Algarve setting.
Generally moderate for Portugal. Dining is reasonable, but summer prices for hotels and tourist spots rise noticeably.
Tipping is appreciated, not obligatory. Leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and small change is fine in cafes or bars.
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Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário, Lagos, Portugal -> Lagos Centro, Lagos, Portugal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albufeira to Lagos by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lagos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Albufeira to Lagos buses use the Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário to Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Albufeira and Lagos 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.
Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante O Camilo (0.5 km), Adega da Marina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário: Ramps.
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