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Compare bus and train for Albufeira to Olhao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Olhao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Albufeira to Olhao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Olhao:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albufeira to Olhao costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Olhao take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (38m by train vs 49m by car). Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Albufeira to Olhao
How to get from Albufeira to Olhao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Olhao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:15 AM 1h05 Albufeira 2:20 AM Olhao $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:15 AM 1h05 Albufeira 2:20 AM Olhao $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:15 AM 1h05 Albufeira 2:20 AM Olhao $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 1h05 Albufeira 4:05 PM Olhao $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:40 PM 1h05 Albufeira 10:45 PM Olhao $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:45 PM 1h05 Albufeira 7:50 PM Olhao $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Olhao:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albufeira to Olhao costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Olhao take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Olhao as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Albufeira - Ferreiras and arrive in Olhão.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Olhao by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Citi Express to go to Olhao by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 6 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
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