The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Portimao
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 15 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Portimao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Portimao will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Portimao without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM17h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:20 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM12h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM12h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM16h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:20 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM13h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:50 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$971One-way1 transfer
06106+
Normal10:30 AM9h45Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$1371One-way1 transfer
06106+
Normal10:30 AM9h45Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$1371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM12h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$921One-way1 transfer
06106+
Normal10:30 AM12h15Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:45 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$1371One-way1 transfer
06076+
Normal7:54 AM12h21Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$1621One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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$61 Average price Cheapest |
11h 3m Average total duration Fastest 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Madrid to Portimao Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 12h21 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Live departures
Madrid to Portimao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Portimao buses for today, Thursday, April 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h25 | 11:50 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h55 | 11:50 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h10 | 12:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h40 | 12:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h45 | 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
06076+ Normal | 7:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h51 | 9:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
06076+ Normal | 7:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h21 | 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
06076+ Normal | 7:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h21 | 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h10 | 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h20 | 9:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h30 | 9:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h45 | 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h15 | 9:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h45 | 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h20 | 7:20 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 16h35 | 7:20 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Portimao
Buses from Madrid to Portimao run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 344 miles (555 km) distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 344 miles (555 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to PortimaoYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Portimao with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Portimao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Portimao 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 Portimao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Praia da Rocha, a popular beach known for its stunning cliffs and vibrant nightlife
- Museu de Portimão, a museum showcasing the region's history and maritime heritage
- Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, a historic fort offering panoramic views of the coastline
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, a 15th-century church with intricate Manueline architecture
- Alvor Boardwalk, a scenic walkway through dunes and wetlands ideal for birdwatching and leisurely strolls.
- Portimão Marina, a bustling area with restaurants and shops overlooking the harbor
- Slide & Splash, a family-friendly water park with slides and attractions
- explore the vibrant local markets for fresh produce and crafts
- enjoy a boat tour along the Arade River for unique views of the city
- try local cuisine at traditional Portuguese restaurants.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Portimao
- 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
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Restaurante O Charneco (0.5 km)
- Tasca do Petrol (0.7 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 21, 31 Train: Linha do Algarve
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