The cheapest and fastest buses from Leiria to Albufeira
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leiria to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiria to Albufeira will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 25 buses that leave Leiria for Albufeira on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 299 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 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.

FlixBus
7 · 95
7 · 99
FlixBus
21 · 93
Leiria - AlbufeiraCompare Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express



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Compare bus and train for Leiria to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leiria 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 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Leiria to Albufeira Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Leiria to Albufeira bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leiria to Albufeira buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 · 95 | 6:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h00 | 11:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
7 · 91 | 7:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h20 | 12:20 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 6h25 | 1:25 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
7 · 95 | 7:45 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h30 | 1:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
8 · 69 | 8:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h15 | 1:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 6h05 | 2:15 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
7 · 99 | 8:45 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h30 | 2:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
2+ 97 | 9:45 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 6h15 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
7 · 97 | 10:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 6h00 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h30 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
6 · 96 | 11:00 AM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
7 · 95 | 12:15 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h30 | 5:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 4h35 | 5:35 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 0 transfersDirect | |
7 · 69 | 1:30 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h15 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 4h45 | 7:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
2 · 97 | 2:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h15 | 8:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
7 · 95 | 3:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h30 | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
2 · 99 | 4:30 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h15 | 9:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 6h10 | 10:55 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
7 · 91 | 5:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h35 | 10:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
2 · 67 | 7:15 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h00 | 12:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
7 · 97 | 8:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h15 | 1:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
11 · 69 | 9:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 5h40 | 2:40 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Leiria, Estação Rodoviária | 4h45 | 3:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leiria to Albufeira
Buses from Leiria to Albufeira run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express from Leiria to AlbufeiraYou can travel by bus between Leiria to Albufeira with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leiria to Albufeira
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiria 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Leiria, Estação Rodoviária, which is located around 0.4 miles (658 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- EVA Transportes
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Praia da Falésia, a stunning beach known for its red cliffs and expansive sandy shore
- Albufeira Old Town, a charming area with cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and vibrant nightlife
- Marina de Albufeira, a picturesque harbor offering boat tours and waterfront dining
- São Vicente de Albufeira Statue, a notable monument honoring the city's patron saint with panoramic views
- Albufeira Archaeological Museum, showcasing local history and artifacts.
- Zoomarine Algarve, a family-friendly marine park offering dolphin shows and water attractions
- Benagil Cave, a famous sea cave accessible by boat or kayak, offering breathtaking views and photo opportunities
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in Albufeira's bars and clubs
- Take a scenic coastal walk along the cliffs for stunning ocean views
- Enjoy a jeep safari through the Algarve countryside for an adventurous day out.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- 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.
- EVA Transportes
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Leiria to Albufeira, follow these tips:
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- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg 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).
- EVA Transportes
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- EVA Transportes
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- EVA Transportes
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leiria to Albufeira
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 9, 10, 11 Train: Albufeira-Ferreiras
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