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Compare bus, train, and flight for Guimarães to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guimarães to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $412 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Guimarães to Albufeira
Compare the available ways to get from Guimarães to Albufeira, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Guimarães to Albufeira:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guimarães to Albufeira costing on average $65.
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guimarães to Albufeira costing on average $412.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $137. The journey takes 7h 45m versus 5h 14m 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 Guimarães to Albufeira
How to get from Guimarães to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guimarães to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM 9h25 Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) 10:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM 9h25 Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) 10:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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678:30 AM 7h30 Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) 4:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM 10h15 Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) 8:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM 11h00 Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) 5:35 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 10h05 Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) 6:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Guimarães to Albufeira:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guimarães to Albufeira costing on average $65.
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guimarães to Albufeira costing on average $412.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guimarães and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
- Buses mostly depart from Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) and arrive in Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Albufeira by train.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Ryanair, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, Vueling to go to Albufeira by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Citi Express, Rede Expressos to go to Albufeira by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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