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How to get from Lisbon to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lisbon to Albufeira: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Albufeira is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Albufeira:
Taking a bus costs $45 (€40) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $49 (€44).
A bus is $8 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $12 (€11) from Lisbon to Albufeira.
The quickest way to travel from Lisbon to Albufeira is by flight, which takes on average 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 40 min of travel time.
Getting to Albufeira by train takes 2 h 36 min on average.
The distance from Lisbon to Albufeira is approximately 122 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Albufeira is:
- Around 25 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lisbon and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Albufeira:
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Albufeira, Av. Da Liberdade.
- Trains most often depart from Lisbon at Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Albufeira at Albufeira - Ferreiras.
The following travel companies offer services from Lisbon to Albufeira:
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Renex, EVA Transportes, FlixBus or Alsa to go to Albufeira by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Lisbon to Albufeira tickets on Omio for $4 (€3).
- TAP Portugal or PGA-Portugalia Airlines can take you to Albufeira by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for TAP Portugal from Lisbon to Albufeira for $49 (€44).
- Intercidades or Alfa Pendular can take you to Albufeira by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Alfa Pendular from Lisbon to Albufeira for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Albufeira with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 25 direct buses a day to Albufeira with Rede Expressos, Renex, EVA Transportes, FlixBus or Alsa.
Direct services to Albufeira tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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