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Compare bus, train, and flight for Almada to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Almada to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 €8, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Almada to Albufeira:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almada to Albufeira costing on average €20.
A bus is €177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almada to Albufeira costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 17m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Almada to Albufeira
How to get from Almada to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Almada to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:10 AM2h35Almada, Estação Pragal9:45 AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário€41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:10 AM2h35Almada, Estação Pragal9:45 AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 596 · AP 1845:26 PM2h34Pragal8:00 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras€291One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 5746:55 PM2h43Pragal9:38 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras€151One-way0 transfers
IC 57010:26 AM2h42Pragal1:08 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras€231One-way0 transfers
IC 5722:26 PM2h46Pragal5:12 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras€231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Almada to Albufeira:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almada to Albufeira costing on average €20.
A bus is €177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almada to Albufeira costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Almada and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pragal and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
- Buses mostly depart from Almada, Centro Sul and arrive in Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Carris to go to Albufeira by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Albufeira by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
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