- Must visit
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Main local museum presenting Albufeira's archaeology, Islamic heritage, and historic way of life in a central old-town setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
kr155
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr218
Fastest journey on Sep 18
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 46 m
Buses on Sep 18
19
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Covilha to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Covilha to Albufeira will cost around kr218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr155.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 19 buses from Covilha to Albufeira, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 361 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Covilha to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr217 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr217, while a train costs an average of kr290.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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kr217 Average price Cheapest | kr290 Average price | kr804 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Covilha to Albufeira:
A bus is kr73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Covilha to Albufeira costing on average kr290.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around kr217 compared to roughly kr804 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr586. The journey takes 6h 29m versus 4h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price kr151 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr143 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr128 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr223 |
The table below shows live departures for Covilha to Albufeira buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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34+ 67 | 5:00 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h15 | 12:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
33+ 95 | 6:05 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h10 | 1:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
34+ 99 | 7:15 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h15 | 2:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 6h50 | 2:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
33+ 95 | 7:45 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h00 | 2:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
33+ 97 | 9:05 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 6h55 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
34 · 69 | 10:00 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 6h55 | 4:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 6h55 | 5:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
33 · 69 | 11:35 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h10 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 8h00 | 8:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
33+ 94 | 12:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 6h45 | 7:20 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
33+ 95 | 1:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h40 | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
33+ 95 | 2:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 6h40 | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h15 | 10:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
33+ 91 | 3:05 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h30 | 10:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 6h40 | 11:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
20 · 51+ 91 | 5:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 10h30 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
33+ 97 | 6:15 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h00 | 1:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
34 · 69 | 7:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) | 7h05 | 2:40 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Covilha to Albufeira run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr115 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price kr115 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Albufeira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albufeira trip today.
Main local museum presenting Albufeira's archaeology, Islamic heritage, and historic way of life in a central old-town setting.
Compact sacred art museum beside the old church, displaying religious pieces that help explain the town's devotional and artistic history.
Municipal gallery hosting rotating exhibitions by regional and visiting artists. A useful stop for current Algarve visual culture.
Albufeira's historic core of whitewashed lanes, terraces, and viewpoints. It is the best area for atmosphere, architecture, and easy wandering.
Scenic cliffside viewpoint above Peneco Beach with a broad coastal panorama, especially rewarding at sunset and during old-town walks.
Characterful seaside area known for natural freshwater springs, fishing roots, and a more local village feel than the main center.
Cataplana de Marisco is Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper clam-shaped pan. It celebrates the coast with shellfish, herbs, and a rich aromatic broth.
Sardinhas Assadas are charcoal-grilled sardines, a staple of southern Portugal. Fresh fish, olive oil, and sea salt make this simple dish deeply local.
Arroz de Marisco is a soupy seafood rice packed with prawns, clams, and crab. It is prized in coastal Portugal for its intense shellfish flavor.
Well-known upscale venue focused on modern Portuguese cuisine and polished service. Good choice for a special dinner in Albufeira.
Refined seafood restaurant known for cataplana and fresh fish near the marina. Elegant but relaxed atmosphere with strong Algarve identity.
Established traditional restaurant in the old town serving grilled fish, seafood rice, and Portuguese classics in a warm local setting.
Moderate for the Algarve: summer stays rise, but dining is reasonable and local buses are low cost compared with many Western European beach resorts.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Covilha to Albufeira 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 Albufeira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Covilha to Albufeira buses use the Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) to Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário station pair, with some services arriving at Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade. Use this guide to compare Covilha and Albufeira 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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