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Museu Municipal de Faro
Main city museum in a former convent inside the old town, with archaeology, sacred art, and Roman finds from Milreu. A strong first stop for understanding Faro and the Algarve.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 21 buses that leave Lisbon - Oriente for Faro Airport on Tue, May 26, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $210 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport costing on average $28 (€22).
A bus is $201 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport costing on average $210 (€170).
Other travel options to Faro Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $86 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€62). The journey takes 3h 34m versus 2h 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, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 1:45 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h59 | 3:14 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 5:00 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 5:10 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h40 | 5:40 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h25 | 7:00 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h35 | 7:20 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h35 | 8:05 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 8:10 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h30 | 9:30 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h59 | 2:59 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h35 | 3:30 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
67+ 91 | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 4:50 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h35 | 9:55 AM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h35 | 8:35 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h25 | 9:55 AM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 10:55 AM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 · 28 | 8:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h20 | 12:50 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Faro Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Faro Airport trip today.
Main city museum in a former convent inside the old town, with archaeology, sacred art, and Roman finds from Milreu. A strong first stop for understanding Faro and the Algarve.
Well-regarded costume museum in a historic house north of Faro, showing clothing, domestic interiors, and local traditions. Worth the short trip for cultural travelers.
Interactive science center near the marina with hands-on exhibits focused on the sea, nature, and technology. Popular with families and a good indoor option close to central Faro.
Faro's compact old town is the essential walking area for cobbled streets, arches, cathedral square, and historic atmosphere. It is the city's top area for first-time visitors.
The marina and waterfront promenade are among the most photographed parts of Faro, especially at sunset. It is a popular area for strolling, boat departures, and views over the lagoon edge.
Protected lagoon landscape of islands, marshes, and birdlife that defines Faro's natural setting. It is a major highlight for walking, boat trips, and nature photography.
A classic Algarve seafood stew cooked in a clam-shaped copper pan with shellfish, fish, tomato, onion, and herbs. It is one of the region’s signature dishes.
A soupy razor-clam rice rich with garlic, herbs, and seafood flavor. It is especially associated with the Ria Formosa and the Algarve coast.
A traditional Algarve dish of creamy maize porridge served with small clams, often with garlic and coriander. It reflects the region’s rustic coastal cooking.
A respected Faro restaurant serving modern Portuguese cuisine with strong Algarve influences in an intimate, refined setting.
A well-known casual spot in Faro for petiscos, local specialties, and a lively traditional atmosphere popular with both locals and visitors.
An established restaurant in Faro’s old town known for polished Portuguese dishes, seafood, and a charming historic ambience.
Moderate for Portugal. Airport prices run higher, but dining and coffee in Faro city are usually reasonable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Small tips for taxis are optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon - Oriente to Faro Airport 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 Faro Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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