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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 $117 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 $117, while a bus costs an average of $153.
Distance: 642 miles (1034 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 26m Average total duration 34h 56m 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 |
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 Barcelona to Portimao:
A flight is $36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Portimao costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 26m.
Tickets start at around $153 compared to roughly $254 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $101. The journey takes 34h 56m versus 12h 44m 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 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.
2:30 PM40h50Barcelona7:20 AMPortimao$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:30 PM40h50Barcelona7:20 AMPortimao$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:40 AM33h40Barcelona2:20 PMPortimao$1151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:40 PM46h55Barcelona9:35 PMPortimao$601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portimao:
A flight is $36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Portimao costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 26m.
- Around 5 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 Ryanair to go to Portimao by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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