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Compare bus and train for Albufeira to Setúbal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Setúbal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Albufeira to Setúbal
Compare the available ways to get from Albufeira to Setúbal, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Setúbal:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Setúbal costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Setúbal take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Albufeira to Setúbal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Setúbal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:15 PM 2h20 Albufeira 10:35 PM Setúbal $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

8:15 PM 2h20 Albufeira 10:35 PM Setúbal $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:15 PM 2h20 Albufeira 10:35 PM Setúbal $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:35 PM 6h20 Albufeira 3:55 AM Setúbal $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:35 PM 6h20 Albufeira 4:55 AM Setúbal $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:15 PM 7h30 Albufeira 2:45 AM Setúbal $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Setúbal:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albufeira to Setúbal costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Setúbal take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Setúbal 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 Pinhal Novo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Setúbal by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Setúbal by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 3 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
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