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Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Albufeira
Small municipal archaeology museum in the historic center, with finds from prehistoric, Roman and Islamic periods that explain the area’s long settlement history.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
59 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lagos to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lagos to Albufeira will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lagos for Albufeira on Wed, May 27, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 38 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lagos to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $3, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m 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 Lagos to Albufeira:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lagos to Albufeira costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:44AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Lagos to Albufeira buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:30 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h20 | 12:50 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 3:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h05 | 8:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h55 | 12:25 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h59 | 6:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h15 | 7:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Lagos, Terminal Rodoviário | 1h00 | 9:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lagos to Albufeira run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 13 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 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Albufeira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albufeira trip today.
Small municipal archaeology museum in the historic center, with finds from prehistoric, Roman and Islamic periods that explain the area’s long settlement history.
Local art gallery in a restored chapel-like building, hosting temporary exhibitions by regional and national artists in an intimate old-town setting.
Small sacred art museum beside the parish church, displaying religious pieces tied to Albufeira’s Catholic heritage and local devotional traditions.
The city’s most atmospheric area, with whitewashed lanes, tiled details, viewpoints and easy access to beaches, shops and historic landmarks.
Famous viewpoint overlooking Praia dos Pescadores, especially popular for wide beach panoramas and sunset photos shared on social media.
Main square in the old town, framed by historic buildings and terraces, and a natural starting point for exploring central Albufeira.
A classic Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper cataplana pan with clams, prawns, fish, tomato, onion, and herbs. It is one of the region’s signature dishes.
Chargrilled sardines seasoned simply with salt and olive oil. A staple of coastal Portugal, especially popular in summer and closely tied to Algarve fishing traditions.
A rich, soupy seafood rice made with shellfish, fish stock, tomato, garlic, and coriander. It is a beloved Portuguese coastal comfort dish often shared at the table.
Prestigious fine-dining restaurant near Albufeira known for refined tasting menus, luxury setting, and exceptional service overlooking the sea.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a garden setting, recognized for Algarve seafood, grilled fish, and classic Portuguese hospitality.
Popular Old Town restaurant with a polished but casual feel, serving Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes with strong seafood options.
Moderate for Portugal. Budget eats are reasonable, but beach-area dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not mandatory, but 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis; small tips for hotel staff are welcome.
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