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Compare bus, train, and flight for Faro to Viseu
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro to Viseu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $152 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Faro to Viseu
Compare the available ways to get from Faro to Viseu, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Viseu:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Viseu costing on average $51 (€43).
A bus is $114 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Viseu costing on average $152 (€127).
Other travel options to Viseu take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $149 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€93). The journey takes 7h 39m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Faro to Viseu
How to get from Faro to Viseu by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Viseu is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:50 AM 8h45 Faro 8:35 PM Viseu $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:50 AM 8h45 Faro 8:35 PM Viseu $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:30 PM 7h50 Faro 2:20 AM Viseu $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:20 PM 9h55 Faro 8:15 AM Viseu $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:20 PM 9h55 Faro 9:15 AM Viseu $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:30 PM 10h20 Faro 10:50 PM Viseu $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Viseu:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Viseu costing on average $51 (€43).
A bus is $114 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Viseu costing on average $152 (€127).
Other travel options to Viseu take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Viseu as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Faro station and arrive in Mangualde.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade).
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa to go to Viseu by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Viseu by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Viseu by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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