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Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Albufeira
Municipal archaeology museum in the historic center, displaying finds from prehistoric, Roman, Islamic, and early modern periods that explain Albufeira’s long coastal history.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cascais to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cascais to Albufeira will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 43 buses that leave Cascais for Albufeira on Sat, Jun 20, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cascais to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Cascais to Albufeira:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cascais to Albufeira costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Cascais to Albufeira buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 1:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 2:40 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 2h55 | 2:40 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 3:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h10 | 6:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h15 | 7:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 8:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 11h20 | 5:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h50 | 9:20 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 11h00 | 5:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Almada, Centro Sul | 2h35 | 9:20 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h10 | 10:25 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h00 | 11:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h50 | 12:20 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Almada, Centro Sul | 2h35 | 12:20 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 12h30 | 10:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 1:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 12h10 | 10:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h00 | 2:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 2:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h15 | 4:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 5:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 2h45 | 5:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 5:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h05 | 7:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h50 | 7:20 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 2h35 | 7:20 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 8:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 11h20 | 6:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h05 | 10:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 11h00 | 6:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 2h50 | 10:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h40 | 11:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 2h45 | 12:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cascais to Albufeira run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Albufeira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albufeira trip today.
Municipal archaeology museum in the historic center, displaying finds from prehistoric, Roman, Islamic, and early modern periods that explain Albufeira’s long coastal history.
Small sacred art museum in a former chapel, featuring religious pieces tied to local churches and Algarve devotional traditions. A worthwhile stop for visitors exploring the old town.
Municipal art gallery hosting rotating exhibitions in a historic building. It is one of the main places in Albufeira to see temporary contemporary and local art shows.
The historic heart of the city, filled with whitewashed lanes, small squares, viewpoints, and easy access to the beach. It is the essential area for first-time visitors.
One of Albufeira’s best viewpoints, overlooking Praia dos Pescadores and the coastline. Especially popular for sunset photos and social-media-friendly panoramas.
Central square in the old town, surrounded by classic Albufeira scenery and close to key landmarks. It is a natural starting point for exploring on foot.
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 Albufeira.
Grilled sardines seasoned simply with salt and served with potatoes or salad. Fresh sardines are a staple of southern Portuguese seaside dining and are especially popular in summer.
A rich, soupy seafood rice made with prawns, clams, and other shellfish. It is beloved along the Algarve coast for its deep ocean flavor and generous seafood.
A renowned fine dining restaurant near Albufeira, celebrated for refined Portuguese and international cuisine, polished service, and an elegant oceanfront setting.
An established restaurant known for Portuguese and Mediterranean cooking, including seafood and grilled meats, with a charming garden atmosphere.
A popular traditional-style restaurant serving hearty Portuguese dishes, grilled fish, and regional specialties in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal: budget dining is easy, but beach areas and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated for good service; small tips for taxis and hotel staff are welcome, not required.
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