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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 bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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$7 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Faro to Silves 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 Silves:
A bus is $0.39 (€0.32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Silves costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Silves take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 8 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 Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Silves by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Silves by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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