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The best way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Faro to Lisbon?
Anyone who wants to take a trip from the Algarve to Portugal's capital can choose to fly or take the bus. Buses from Rede Expressos, EVA, and Renex are a cost effective option, and take between 3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 45 minutes. TAP's daily direct flights are much faster, taking just 45 minutes, but are slightly less frequent than buses. However, on any given day, passengers will have the choice of flights or buse, and each option has its attractions.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Faro to Lisbon?
The cheapest way to travel from Faro to Lisbon will almost always be via buses. EVA, Rede Expressos, and Renex buses run all day, from 6:00 till after midnight. Journey durations will be just over 3 hours in many instances, and no changes are required. Buses also run from central Faro to both Sete Rios and Gare Oriente in Lisbon, providing flexibility for travelers.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Faro to Lisbon?
In terms of speed, buses are no match for flights to Lisbon from Faro. TAP flights cover the 200 mile distance between the two cities in just 45 minutes. Transfers aren't time consuming either, with very quick journeys into Lisbon from Portela Airport, and 15 minute bus trips to Faro Airport from the center of town. There are 3 direct flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with early morning, mid-morning, and evenings services. A single flight leaves on Thursday, and two flights depart on Saturday.
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Travel from Faro to Lisbon by Bus
Buses are an excellent option for anyone who wants to travel from Faro to Lisbon. Three companies operate on the route: Rede Expressos, EVA, and Renex. All travel direct to Lisbon, so there won't be a need to change, and journey times vary from 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. Services are frequent, as well, with 18 departures every day. EVA's buses tend to be the fastest, but there isn't that much difference between carriers, and all operators run numerous daily services between Faro and Lisbon. All of them run services from Faro's Terminal Rodoviario on Av. da República (right next to the railway station). And there are two end points. Travelers can either alight at Sete Rios bus station (4 minutes away from central Lisbon by bus), or Gare Oriente (5-10 minutes by subway from the city center). Sete Rios is probably the best destination for sightseers who want easy access to the city center.
Travel from Faro to Lisbon by Plane
TAP Portugal is the only airline that operates regular flights to Lisbon from Faro, offering 1-3 direct flights every day of the year. There are three flights every day apart from Saturday (when two flights depart) and Thursday (when there's just one service). Journey durations will be just 45 minutes, and flights touch down at Portela Airport. From there, travelers can reach central Lisbon in 10-15 minutes via metro, or 25 minutes by bus. All take off from Faro Airport, which is just 7 minutes by bus from the city center. So in total, the journey should take around 1 hour 30 minutes - significantly faster than any bus connections.
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There are 3 ways to get from Faro to Lisbon: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $4 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lisbon:
A bus is $43 (€39) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lisbon costing on average $48 (€43).
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).
The quickest way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h on average.
Train takes 3 h 5 min on average.
The distance from Faro to Lisbon is approximately 134 miles (216 km).
The average frequency per day from Faro to Lisbon is:
- 16 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Faro to Lisbon:
- Buses from Faro to Lisbon most often leave from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Flights mostly leave from Faro Airport and tend to arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Trains from Faro to Lisbon most often leave from Faro and arrive in Lisbon - Oriente.
The following travel companies offer services from Faro to Lisbon:
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Rede Expressos, EVA Transportes, Renex or VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Lisbon by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Rede Expressos Faro to Lisbon tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
- Travel with TAP Portugal or PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Lisbon by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find TAP Portugal Faro to Lisbon tickets on Omio for $48 (€43).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades or Alfa Pendular to go to Lisbon by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Intercidades Faro to Lisbon tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
Yes, there are direct services available from Faro to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Rede Expressos, EVA Transportes or Renex.
- Direct trains with Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades or Alfa Pendular with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lisbon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Faro and Lisbon.
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