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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 train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. 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 train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Faro to Tavira
Compare the available ways to get from Faro to Tavira, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Tavira:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Tavira costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 40m 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 AM 0h45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário 11:05 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros $3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:20 AM 0h45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário 11:05 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros $3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IR 88111:57 AM 0h26 Faro station 12:23 PM Tavira station $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R 57113:56 PM 0h32 Faro station 4:28 PM Tavira station $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 570712:56 PM 0h32 Faro station 1:28 PM Tavira station $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 59097:56 PM 0h32 Faro station 8:28 PM Tavira station $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM 0h45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário 1:15 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM 0h45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário 6:15 PM Tavira, Estação de autocarros $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:00 AM 0h45 Faro, Terminal Rodoviário 10:45 AM Tavira, Estação de autocarros $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Tavira:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Tavira costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 40 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, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) and arrive in Tavira, Estação de autocarros.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Tavira by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Tavira by bus.
- 40 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus.
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