The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Faro
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
11 h 59 m
Average duration
12 h 42 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
527 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Faro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Faro will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Faro without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Faro
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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€54 Average price Cheapest | €123 Average price |
11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Faro Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 15h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 13h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 14h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 12h34 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 9h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 7h24 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Madrid to Faro bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Faro buses for today, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h29 | 2:59 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h14 | 2:44 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h29 | 2:59 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h14 | 2:44 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h00 | 4:15 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h30 | 11:30 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h44 | 10:44 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h45 | 2:10 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h59 | 10:44 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h45 | 11:30 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h15 | 2:10 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h45 | 2:10 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h15 | 2:10 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h40 | 8:55 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h50 | 8:55 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h10 | 11:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Faro
Buses from Madrid to Faro run on average 16 times per day, taking around 10h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 327 miles (527 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 327 miles (527 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Madrid to Faro start from as low as $31 (€25) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $67 (€54) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 16 daily trains from Madrid to Faro with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 12h 15m but the average duration is 10h 32m
Train Operators
- Travel from Madrid to Faro with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Infobus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Alsa.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
- First train typically departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes, Socibus from Madrid to FaroYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Faro with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes, Socibus for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Faro
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Faro 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses), located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Arco da Vila, a historic gateway leading to the old town with impressive architecture
- Sé Cathedral, a 13th-century cathedral offering panoramic views from its bell tower
- Museu Municipal de Faro, a museum housed in a former convent showcasing local history and art
- Ria Formosa Natural Park, a stunning coastal lagoon ideal for birdwatching and nature walks
- Igreja do Carmo, a baroque church famous for its Chapel of Bones.
- Explore the Old Town, a historic area with cobbled streets and charming architecture
- Relax at Praia de Faro, a popular beach with golden sands and clear waters perfect for sunbathing and swimming
- Discover the local cuisine at a traditional Portuguese restaurant
- Enjoy a boat tour around the Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Attend a cultural event or festival in Faro.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
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- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Faro
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 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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