- Must visit
Museu Municipal de Faro
Main city museum in a former convent, with Roman, medieval and sacred art collections that explain Faro's long history.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
21
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto Airport to Faro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto Airport to Faro will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 21 buses that leave Porto Airport for Faro on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 473 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Porto Airport to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $51 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto Airport to Faro:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto Airport to Faro costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto Airport to Faro costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $175 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $150 (€121). The journey takes 8h 1m versus 4h 59m 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 FlixBus.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 11h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:44AM | Duration 11h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto Airport to Faro buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 · 93 | 6:00 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 9h40 | 5:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h15 | 5:25 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h50 | 6:20 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
49 · 69 | 10:00 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 7h50 | 5:50 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 9h05 | 7:15 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 9h15 | 7:30 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h20 | 11:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
53 · 67 · 91 | 3:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h30 | 11:30 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h30 | 11:40 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
10+ 91 | 7:05 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 9h55 | 5:00 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
12 · 91 | 7:10 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 9h50 | 5:00 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h45 | 6:00 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 10h35 | 10:10 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
11 · 68 | 12:15 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h30 | 8:45 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 9h55 | 11:10 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h15 | 12:15 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 9h30 | 2:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
49 · 67 · 91 | 4:50 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h20 | 1:10 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Porto Airport to Faro run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Faro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Faro trip today.
Main city museum in a former convent, with Roman, medieval and sacred art collections that explain Faro's long history.
Interactive science centre in a historic power station, popular with families and visitors seeking a hands-on museum experience.
Regional ethnographic museum dedicated to traditional Algarve life, crafts and domestic interiors.
Faro's walled old town is the essential area for historic streets, major monuments and atmospheric evening walks.
Waterside promenade by the marina, popular for sunset views, boat departures and an easy first walk through the city centre.
Historic square at the heart of the old town, surrounded by the cathedral, bishop's palace and heritage buildings.
Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper cataplana with shellfish, fish, tomato, onion, and herbs. It is one of the region's signature dishes.
A soupy rice dish made with razor clams, garlic, white wine, and coriander. It is especially associated with the Ria Formosa area near Faro.
Traditional Algarve cornmeal porridge, often served with small clams. It reflects the region's coastal and rural cooking traditions.
Well-known Faro restaurant offering modern Portuguese cuisine with Algarve ingredients in an elegant, intimate setting.
Established traditional restaurant near Faro's old town, known for grilled fish, seafood, and a classic local atmosphere.
Popular restaurant in the historic center serving Portuguese and Algarve dishes in a charming old-building setting with a courtyard feel.
Generally moderate by Western Europe standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while summer lodging and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change for cafés is fine. Taxis are often rounded up; hotel tips are appreciated, not required.
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Faro Airport Bus Stop, Faro -> Faro Train Station, Faro
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto Airport 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.

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