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Compare bus and flight for Albufeira to Rio Maior
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Rio Maior among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $342.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $342 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Rio Maior:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Rio Maior costing on average $32 (€27).
A bus is $311 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Rio Maior costing on average $342 (€286).
Other travel options to Rio Maior take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $59 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 2h 48m 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.
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.
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How to get from Albufeira to Rio Maior by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Rio Maior is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:50 PM4h50Albufeira5:40 PMRio Maior$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:50 PM4h50Albufeira5:40 PMRio Maior$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:50 PM4h50Albufeira5:40 PMRio Maior$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:15 PM5h45Albufeira7:00 PMRio Maior$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Rio Maior:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Rio Maior costing on average $32 (€27).
A bus is $311 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Rio Maior costing on average $342 (€286).
Other travel options to Rio Maior take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Rio Maior as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Rio Maior, Terminal Rodoviário (Av. Dr. Mário Soares).
- Trains mostly depart from Albufeira - Ferreiras and arrive in Caldas da Rainha.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Travel with TAP Portugal to go to Rio Maior by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos to go to Rio Maior by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Rio Maior by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
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