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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $99, while a bus costs an average of $137.
Distance: 642 miles (1034 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$99 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $248 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 21m Average total duration 34h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portimao:
A flight is $39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Portimao costing on average $137.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 21m.
You'll arrive about 10h 44m sooner (2h 0m by flight vs 12h 44m by car) and save roughly $150 compared to fuel and tolls ($99 vs $248). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Portimao
How to get from Barcelona to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM 34h20 Barcelona 8:35 PM Portimao $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:15 AM 34h20 Barcelona 8:35 PM Portimao $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:40 AM 33h40 Barcelona 2:20 PM Portimao $124 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:35 PM 46h40 Barcelona 6:15 PM Portimao $64 1 One-way 0 transfers10:40 PM 46h55 Barcelona 9:35 PM Portimao $77 1 One-way 0 transfers8:05 PM 42h15 Barcelona 2:20 PM Portimao $101 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portimao:
A flight is $39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Portimao costing on average $137.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 21m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Portimao as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Portimao by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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