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Compare train, bus, and flight for Faro to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Faro to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $16, while a flight costs an average of $407.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$407 Average price | $23 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Faro to Lisbon:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Lisbon costing on average $23.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lisbon costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 40m by flight vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $407 compared to roughly $87 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Faro to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:25 PM3h30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:55 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:25 PM3h30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:55 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- TP19066:10 PM0h55Faro Airport7:05 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 6722:15 PM3h32Faro station5:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos$291One-way0 transfers
- IC 6746:15 PM3h32Faro station9:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos$291One-way0 transfers
- IC 6709:15 AM3h32Faro station12:47 PMLisboa - Entrecampos$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 PM3h40Faro, Terminal Rodoviário12:10 AMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$51One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM3h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:15 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$71One-way0 transfers- 5:00 PM3h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:45 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$71One-way0 transfers
- TP19086:05 AM0h55Faro Airport7:00 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$2851One-way0 transfers
- TP1717 · TP16947:10 PM4h30Faro Airport11:40 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$6991One-way1 transfer
- TP1717 · TP38347:10 PM4h35Faro Airport11:45 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$6991One-way1 transfer
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lisbon:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Lisbon costing on average $23.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lisbon costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 68 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Faro station and arrive in Lisbon - Oriente.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with Icelandair, TAP Portugal, Luxair to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
- 60 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Alsa, FlixBus.
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