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How to get from Faro to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Faro to Portimao
Travel to Portimao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Faro to Portimao.

There are 2 ways to get from Faro to Portimao: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Faro and Portimao is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Portimao:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $4 (€4).
The quickest way to travel from Faro to Portimao is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 16 min of travel time.
Portimao is approximately 34 miles (55 km) away from Faro.
The average frequency per day from Faro to Portimao is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Faro to Portimao as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Faro to Portimao:
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Trains mostly depart from Faro and arrive in Portimão.
The following travel companies offer services from Faro to Portimao:
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Renex or VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Portimao by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Faro to Portimao tickets on Omio for $4 (€3).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal or R - Regional to go to Portimao by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find R - Regional Faro to Portimao tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
Yes, there are direct routes from Faro to Portimao with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct buses per day to take to Portimao with Alsa, FlixBus or VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve.
- You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Portimao with Comboios De Portugal or R - Regional.
Direct services to Portimao tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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