- Must visit
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Main local museum presenting Albufeira's archaeology, Islamic heritage, and historic way of life in a central old-town setting.
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nazaré to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nazaré to Albufeira will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 4 buses that leave Nazaré for Albufeira on Fri, Jul 31, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 289 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 8 h 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 Nazaré to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nazaré to Albufeira:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nazaré to Albufeira costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
The table below shows live departures for Nazaré to Albufeira buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 6h05 | 3:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
5 · 99 | 9:20 AM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 4h55 | 2:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 5h45 | 4:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
16 · 67 | 10:45 AM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 5h15 | 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 5h15 | 5:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 4h55 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
5 · 99 | 2:20 PM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 5h25 | 7:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 6h00 | 10:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 5h25 | 11:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
16 · 95 | 6:00 PM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 5h10 | 11:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
5 · 67 | 6:40 PM Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) | 5h35 | 12:15 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
![]() | 6:50 AM Nazaré | 6h25 | 1:15 PM Albufeira | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nazaré to Albufeira run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Albufeira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albufeira trip today.
Main local museum presenting Albufeira's archaeology, Islamic heritage, and historic way of life in a central old-town setting.
Compact sacred art museum beside the old church, displaying religious pieces that help explain the town's devotional and artistic history.
Municipal gallery hosting rotating exhibitions by regional and visiting artists. A useful stop for current Algarve visual culture.
Albufeira's historic core of whitewashed lanes, terraces, and viewpoints. It is the best area for atmosphere, architecture, and easy wandering.
Scenic cliffside viewpoint above Peneco Beach with a broad coastal panorama, especially rewarding at sunset and during old-town walks.
Characterful seaside area known for natural freshwater springs, fishing roots, and a more local village feel than the main center.
Cataplana de Marisco is Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper clam-shaped pan. It celebrates the coast with shellfish, herbs, and a rich aromatic broth.
Sardinhas Assadas are charcoal-grilled sardines, a staple of southern Portugal. Fresh fish, olive oil, and sea salt make this simple dish deeply local.
Arroz de Marisco is a soupy seafood rice packed with prawns, clams, and crab. It is prized in coastal Portugal for its intense shellfish flavor.
Well-known upscale venue focused on modern Portuguese cuisine and polished service. Good choice for a special dinner in Albufeira.
Refined seafood restaurant known for cataplana and fresh fish near the marina. Elegant but relaxed atmosphere with strong Algarve identity.
Established traditional restaurant in the old town serving grilled fish, seafood rice, and Portuguese classics in a warm local setting.
Moderate for the Algarve: summer stays rise, but dining is reasonable and local buses are low cost compared with many Western European beach resorts.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade -> Praça dos Pescadores, Albufeira
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nazaré 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.

Most Nazaré to Albufeira buses use the Nazaré, Avenida do Municipio (Terminal Rodoviario) to Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário station pair, with some services arriving at Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade. Use this guide to compare Nazaré and Albufeira bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Albufeira city centre. Public transport options include:
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Elevators, ramps.
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