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Compare bus and train for Albufeira to Tavira
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Tavira 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 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Albufeira to Tavira:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albufeira to Tavira costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 52m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Albufeira to Tavira
How to get from Albufeira to Tavira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Tavira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM2h55Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário6:15 PMTavira, Estação de autocarros€41One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM2h55Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário6:15 PMTavira, Estação de autocarros€41One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IR 88111:32 AM0h51Albufeira - Ferreiras12:23 PMTavira station€71One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 59118:28 PM1h02Albufeira - Ferreiras9:30 PMTavira station€71One-way0 transfers
R 59097:24 PM1h04Albufeira - Ferreiras8:28 PMTavira station€71One-way0 transfers
R 59017:22 AM1h06Albufeira - Ferreiras8:28 AMTavira station€71One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM1h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário10:45 AMTavira, Estação de autocarros€71One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM1h30Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário5:30 PMTavira, Estação de autocarros€101One-way0 transfers
9:20 AM1h30Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário10:50 AMTavira, Estação de autocarros€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Tavira:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albufeira to Tavira costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Tavira 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 Tavira station.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Tavira, Estação de autocarros.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Tavira by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Tavira by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 13 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Alsa, Citi Express.
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