The cheapest and fastest buses from Faro to Caldas da Rainha
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Faro to Caldas da Rainha is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faro to Caldas da Rainha will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Faro for Caldas da Rainha on Sat, Jun 20, 2 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 285 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
11:50 AM5h50Faro5:40 PMCaldas da Rainha$171One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM5h50Faro6:40 PMCaldas da Rainha$191One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM5h50Faro6:40 PMCaldas da Rainha$191One-way0 transfers
11:50 AM5h50Faro5:40 PMCaldas da Rainha$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Faro to Caldas da Rainha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro to Caldas da Rainha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $117 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Caldas da Rainha:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Caldas da Rainha costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Caldas da Rainha costing on average $117 (€96).
Other travel options to Caldas da Rainha take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $103 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€68). The journey takes 4h 30m versus 3h 11m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Faro to Caldas da Rainha Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Faro to Caldas da Rainha bus times
The table below shows live departures for Faro to Caldas da Rainha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97 · 7 | 9:30 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h40 | 3:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
93+ 2 | 11:00 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h55 | 4:55 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
91 · 5 | 12:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 6h10 | 6:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h35 | 5:40 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h50 | 6:40 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 transfer | |
93 · 7 | 1:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 6:25 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h10 | 7:10 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 transfer | |
97 · 5 | 2:30 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h40 | 8:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h35 | 8:25 PM Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 transfer | |
93 · 7 | 4:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h10 | 9:10 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
93 · 2 | 4:30 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h10 | 9:40 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
91 · 7 | 5:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 10:25 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
93 · 7 | 6:30 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h10 | 11:40 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
93 · 7 | 7:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h40 | 11:40 PM Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Faro to Caldas da Rainha
Buses from Faro to Caldas da Rainha run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 177 miles (285 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Faro to Caldas da RainhaYou can travel by bus between Faro to Caldas da Rainha with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Faro to Caldas da Rainha
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faro to Caldas da Rainha 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 Caldas da Rainha, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Parque Dom Carlos I, a picturesque park with a serene lake, walking paths, and lush gardens
- Museu de Cerâmica, a museum showcasing traditional and contemporary Portuguese ceramics
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo, a historic church known for its Manueline architecture and intricate tilework
- Praça da República, the main square featuring vibrant markets and local cafes
- Hospital Termal Rainha D. Leonor, one of the oldest thermal hospitals in the world, offering insights into the region's spa history.
- Stroll through Praça da Fruta, a vibrant open-air market selling fresh produce and local goods
- Tour the José Malhoa Museum, featuring works by the renowned Portuguese painter and other contemporary artists
- Enjoy a relaxing day at the local beaches, perfect for sunbathing and swimming
- Attend a pottery workshop to learn about the traditional ceramic techniques of the region
- Take a guided walking tour to explore the rich history and architecture of Caldas da Rainha.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Faro to Caldas da Rainha
- Free Wi-Fi
- Portuguese Café (in the station)
- Fast-food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 16, 14
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