- Must visit
Museu de Portimão
Portimão’s flagship museum in a former sardine cannery. Excellent exhibits on industry, fishing, archaeology, and local culture.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$29
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$30
Fastest journey on Oct 10
3 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
3 h 22 m
Trains on Oct 10
14
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Alvor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Alvor will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Lisbon to Alvor without transferring at least once.
IC 574 · R 5914
IC 570 · R 5904
R 4411 · IC 570 · R 5904
R 4427 · IC 574 · R 5914
IC 572 · R 5908
AP 180 · IR 880
AP 180 · IR 880
AP 184 · R 5804
IC 574 · R 5914
AP 184 · R 5804Trains from Lisbon to Alvor run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 6:21 AM |
Last train 6:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Alvor trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4419 · IC 572 · R 5908 | 1:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h09 | 5:54 PM Portimão | 2 transfers | |
IC 572 · R 5908 | 2:02 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h52 | 5:54 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
IC 572 · R 5908 | 2:10 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h44 | 5:54 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 · R 5912 | 5:23 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h35 | 8:58 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 · R 5912 | 5:31 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h27 | 8:58 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
IC 574 · R 5914 · IR 933 | 6:15 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h54 | 10:09 PM Portimão | 2 transfers | |
IC 574 · R 5914 | 6:32 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h37 | 10:09 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
IC 574 · R 5914 | 6:40 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h29 | 10:09 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
R 4407 · AP 180 · IR 880 | 7:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h52 | 11:37 AM Portimão | 2 transfers | |
AP 180 · IR 880 | 8:23 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h14 | 11:37 AM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
AP 180 · IR 880 | 8:31 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h06 | 11:37 AM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
R 4411 · IC 570 · R 5904 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h09 | 1:54 PM Portimão | 2 transfers | |
IC 570 · R 5904 | 10:02 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 3h52 | 1:54 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
IC 570 · R 5904 | 10:10 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 3h44 | 1:54 PM Portimão | 1 transfer | |
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Portimão’s flagship museum in a former sardine cannery. Excellent exhibits on industry, fishing, archaeology, and local culture.
Interpretation center for the Alcalar megalithic monuments. Useful for context before exploring one of the Algarve’s top prehistoric sites.
Museum dedicated to the life and works of writer and former Portuguese president Manuel Teixeira Gomes in Portimão.
Long wooden boardwalk across dunes and lagoon edges. Ideal for birdwatching, easy walks, and scenic access to beaches and marshes.
Protected lagoon and estuary landscape with salt marshes, birds, and wide views. One of Alvor’s signature natural walking areas.
Broad sandy beach backed by dunes and boardwalks. A classic Alvor area for walks, sea views, and relaxed coastal scenery.
Fresh clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, coriander and white wine. A coastal Algarve classic that showcases local shellfish and simple seaside flavors.
Traditional Algarve fish stew with several local fish, potatoes, tomato, peppers and herbs. Loved for its rich broth and fishing-village roots.
Cataplana of clams, prawns or fish cooked in the iconic copper pan. One of the Algarve's signature dishes, prized for fragrant steam-cooked seafood.
Refined restaurant in Alvor known for modern Portuguese cooking, polished service and an elegant setting suited to a special meal.
Established traditional restaurant serving Algarve seafood, rice dishes and Portuguese classics near the waterfront in a casual setting.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant by Alvor harbor, popular for cataplana, grilled fish and shellfish in a relaxed local atmosphere.
Moderate for the Algarve: lodging rises in summer, but dining and local transport are reasonable versus many Western European beach resorts.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Alvor 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 Alvor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Alvor trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Portimao station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Alvor train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lisboa - Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Oriente has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Parking, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Lisboa - Entrecampos is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Entrecampos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Laurentina, O Talho
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference, Hotel 3K Europa, NH Lisboa Campo Grande.
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
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