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Compare train and bus for Faro to Portimao
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 $7.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Faro to Portimao
How to get from Faro to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:15 AM1h00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário11:15 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:15 AM1h00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário11:15 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:15 AM1h00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário11:15 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 59168:50 PM1h16Faro station10:06 PMPortimão$81One-way0 transfers
R 59029:02 AM1h17Faro station10:19 AMPortimão$81One-way0 transfers
R 59126:25 PM1h22Faro station7:47 PMPortimão$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 PM1h55Faro, Terminal Rodoviário3:40 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 PM1h55Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:00 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM1h15Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:20 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$61One-way0 transfers
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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 $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains 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 Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Portimao by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve.
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