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Compare train and bus for Faro to Silves
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faro to Silves among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Faro to Silves, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Silves:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Silves costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Silves take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 55m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Faro to Silves
How to get from Faro to Silves by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Silves is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM 1h55 Faro 10:15 AM Silves €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:20 AM 1h55 Faro 10:15 AM Silves €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 AM 1h00 Faro 11:15 AM Silves €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:05 PM 1h25 Faro 8:30 PM Silves €5 1 One-way 0 transfers8:05 PM 1h55 Faro 10:00 PM Silves €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Silves:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Silves costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Silves take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Silves 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 Silves.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Alsa to go to Silves by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Silves by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa.
- 16 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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