- 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
$3
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
20m
Average duration
49m
Buses per day
11
Distance
25 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro Airport 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 bus which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -8m sooner (49m by bus vs 41m by car) and save roughly $-0.67 (€-0.55) compared to fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $8 (€6)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Faro Airport to Albufeira buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:40 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h50 | 5:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h59 | 5:44 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h45 | 5:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h00 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h45 | 8:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h50 | 8:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h00 | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h50 | 11:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
![]() | 1:10 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h50 | 2:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h29 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h45 | 5:55 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h45 | 9:55 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h00 | 12:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h59 | 1:44 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h45 | 2:25 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h45 | 2:40 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0h59 | 3:44 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Faro Airport to Albufeira run on average 12 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 29m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 10:10 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.
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.
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Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade -> Praça dos Pescadores, Albufeira
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faro Airport 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 Faro Airport to Albufeira buses use the Faro, Terminal Rodoviário to Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário station pair, with some services arriving at Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade. Use this guide to compare Faro Airport 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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