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Museu Nacional de Évora
Major museum in the former episcopal palace, with archaeology, painting, sculpture, and decorative arts central to Alentejo heritage.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Faro to Évora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faro to Évora will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Faro to Évora without transferring at least once.
IC 672 · IC 596
AP 182 · IC 592
AP 186 · IC 598
IC 670 · IC 596
IC 670 · IC 790
AP 182 · IC 592
IC 672 · IC 596
AP 186 · IC 598
IC 670 · IC 790
IC 672 · IC 598Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro to Évora among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$21 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Faro to Évora:
A bus is $0.20 (€0.16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Évora costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Évora take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
The table below shows live departures for Faro to Évora trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 672 · IC 596 | 2:15 PM Faro station | 4h20 | 6:35 PM Evora | 1 transfer | |
IC 672 · IC 598 | 2:15 PM Faro station | 6h20 | 8:35 PM Evora | 1 transfer | |
AP 186 · IC 598 | 4:00 PM Faro station | 4h35 | 8:35 PM Evora | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
AP 182 · IC 790 | 7:00 AM Faro station | 8h08 | 3:08 PM Evora | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · IC 592 | 7:00 AM Faro station | 3h35 | 10:35 AM Evora | 1 transfer | |
IC 670 · IC 596 | 9:15 AM Faro station | 9h20 | 6:35 PM Evora | 1 transfer | |
IC 670 · IC 790 | 9:15 AM Faro station | 5h53 | 3:08 PM Evora | 1 transfer | |
IC 670 · IC 598 | 9:15 AM Faro station | 11h20 | 8:35 PM Evora | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Faro to Évora run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:44, the last at 16:57. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 6:44 AM |
Last train 4:57 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Major museum in the former episcopal palace, with archaeology, painting, sculpture, and decorative arts central to Alentejo heritage.
Cathedral treasury museum displaying liturgical objects, sacred art, and historic pieces within one of Évora’s most important monuments.
Interpretation center focused on Eugénio de Almeida’s family, legacy, and palace interiors, useful for understanding local patronage and history.
Évora’s main square, lined with arcades, church façades, and cafés, serving as the social heart of the UNESCO-listed old town.
Historic square beside the Roman temple and cathedral, one of the city’s finest open spaces for monument views and evening walks.
Picturesque lane beneath archways near the Roman temple, popular for photos and for experiencing the intimate scale of the old city.
A rich Alentejo bread soup with poached egg, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. It is a classic comfort dish that reflects the region's frugal rural cooking.
Pork marinated in wine, garlic, and paprika, then fried with clams. A beloved Alentejo specialty that blends inland pork traditions with coastal seafood.
Lamb stew slowly cooked with white wine, garlic, herbs, and potatoes. Traditional in Alentejo homes and valued for its deep pastoral flavor.
Established fine dining restaurant offering modern Portuguese cooking with Alentejo roots, thoughtful plating, and an intimate atmosphere.
Refined restaurant in Convento Do Espinheiro, known for elegant Alentejo cuisine, strong wine service, and a polished historic setting.
Traditional tavern style restaurant popular for authentic Alentejo dishes, regional wines, and a warm local atmosphere near the historic center.
Moderate for Portugal. Rooms and dining are usually cheaper than Lisbon; local buses are low-cost, but central stays and tourist restaurants raise daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxi tips are optional, often rounding up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faro to Évora by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Évora, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Faro to Évora trains use the Faro to Evora station pair, with some services arriving at Alcacovas. Use this guide to compare Faro and Évora train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Faro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: O Seu Café, Restaurante Centenário, Choco & Nut
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Faro. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Faro. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Faro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Faro: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Faro: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Faro & Beach Club, Hotel Eva Senses, Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo.
Bom Joao is 1 km from Faro city centre. Public transport options include:
Bom Joao has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bom Joao.
ATMs are available at Bom Joao.
Available at Bom Joao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bom Joao: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bom Joao.
Evora has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Fialho, Tasquinha do Oliveira
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Evora. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Evora. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Evora: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Evora: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Evora.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Dom Fernando, Moov Hotel Évora, Évora Olive Hotel.
Alcacovas is 24 km from Évora city centre. Public transport options include:
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