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Compare train and bus for Faro to Tavira
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faro to Tavira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, while a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€4 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Tavira:
A bus is €0.70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Tavira costing on average €4.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 38m versus 38m 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 Tavira
How to get from Faro to Tavira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Tavira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 AM0h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário11:05 AMTavira, Estação de autocarros€21One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:20 AM0h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário11:05 AMTavira, Estação de autocarros€21One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IR 88111:57 AM0h26Faro station12:23 PMTavira station€41One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 59052:56 PM0h32Faro station3:28 PMTavira station€41One-way0 transfers
R 59017:56 AM0h32Faro station8:28 AMTavira station€41One-way0 transfers
R 59039:56 AM0h32Faro station10:28 AMTavira station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM0h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário6:15 PMTavira, Estação de autocarros€21One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 AM0h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:45 AMTavira, Estação de autocarros€61One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM0h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário6:15 PMTavira, Estação de autocarros€61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Tavira:
A bus is €0.70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Tavira costing on average €4.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Tavira 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 Porta Nova.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Tavira, Estação de autocarros.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Tavira by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Tavira by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve.
- 34 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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