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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faro to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Faro to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Portimao:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Portimao costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Portimao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Faro station and arrive in Portimão.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve.
- 8 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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