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Museu Municipal de Olhão
Municipal museum on Olhão’s history, maritime culture, archaeology, and local traditions, housed in a central historic building.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Olhao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Olhao will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 22 buses that leave Lisbon for Olhao on Sat, Aug 01, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 219 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Olhao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $202 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Lisbon to Olhao:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Olhao costing on average $27 (€22).
A bus is $190 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Olhao costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Olhao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $87 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 53m 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, Citi Express, 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 05:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Olhao buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 10:00 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h15 | 11:45 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 · 91 | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h15 | 11:45 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h50 | 2:20 AM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
67+ 91 | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h15 | 5:15 AM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h15 | 5:15 AM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 · 93 | 7:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h15 | 11:45 AM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 11:45 AM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h55 | 1:25 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 · 91 | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h55 | 1:25 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 4:00 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h50 | 5:05 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 · 97 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h50 | 5:05 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
69 · 93 | 1:40 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 5h05 | 6:45 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h45 | 5:45 PM Olhão, Av. dos Operários Conserveiros | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 6:45 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 7:15 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h50 | 7:50 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 0 transfersDirect | |
69 · 93 | 4:10 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 5h50 | 10:00 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
69 · 93 | 4:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h30 | 10:00 PM Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Olhao run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Olhao — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Olhao trip today.
Municipal museum on Olhão’s history, maritime culture, archaeology, and local traditions, housed in a central historic building.
Science and environmental center with interactive displays on the sea and Ria Formosa, suitable for families and curious visitors.
Nearby Faro museum with major Algarve archaeology and sacred art collections, an excellent regional complement to visiting Olhão.
Scenic waterfront promenade beside the markets and marina, ideal for strolling, people-watching, and boat views across the lagoon.
Long sandy barrier-island beach reached by ferry, loved for broad ocean views and a more local atmosphere than resort beaches.
Nature reserve area of lagoons, salt pans, and trails around Olhão, exceptional for birdwatching and quiet landscape walks.
A rich fisherman's stew with mixed local fish, shellfish, tomato and herbs. It reflects Olhão's deep fishing heritage and lagoon seafood culture.
Traditional octopus rice cooked to a loose, creamy texture with tomato, onion and local olive oil. A classic Algarve coastal comfort dish.
Fresh clams cooked simply with garlic, olive oil, coriander and white wine. Famous across the Algarve and closely tied to Ria Formosa shellfish.
Refined restaurant in Olhão's historic center known for creative Algarve cuisine, polished service and a contemporary fine dining atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant by the waterfront, popular for very fresh fish and shellfish in a relaxed setting tied to the local fishing scene.
Established market-side spot valued for grilled fish and traditional Algarve flavors. Casual, busy and ideal for tasting local catch near the harbor.
Moderate for the Algarve: stays and dining cost less than peak resort towns, while local ferries and cafes remain fairly priced for most visitors.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafes, leave small change. For taxis, round up the fare.
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Olhão Station -> Jardim Pescador Olhanense
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Olhao 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 Olhao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Olhao buses use the Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios to Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) station pair, with some services arriving at Olhão, Av. dos Operários Conserveiros. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Olhao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
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