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Compare train and bus for Estombar to Faro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Estombar to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Estombar to Faro:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Estombar to Faro costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 47m 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 Estombar to Faro
How to get from Estombar to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Estombar to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:35 PM1h00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:35 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:35 PM1h00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:35 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IR 88110:57 AM0h59Estômbar-Lagoa11:56 AMFaro station$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 58058:51 PM1h01Estômbar-Lagoa9:52 PMFaro station$81One-way0 transfers
R 59016:45 AM1h06Estômbar-Lagoa7:51 AMFaro station$81One-way0 transfers
R 58033:47 PM1h06Estômbar-Lagoa4:53 PMFaro station$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM1h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)11:15 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM1h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)5:15 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM1h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:15 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Estombar to Faro:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Estombar to Faro costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Estombar and Faro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Estômbar-Lagoa and arrive in Faro station.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Faro by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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