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Compare bus and train for Lisbon to Alvor
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Alvor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 14, while a train costs an average of CHF 23.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 14 Average price Cheapest | CHF 23 Average price | CHF 68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Alvor
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Alvor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Alvor:
A bus is CHF 10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Alvor costing on average CHF 23.
Other travel options to Alvor take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around CHF 14 compared to roughly CHF 68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 55. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 46m 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 Lisbon to Alvor
How to get from Lisbon to Alvor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Alvor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:15 PM 3h50 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 5:05 PM Alvor, Paragem bus stop CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:15 PM 3h50 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 5:05 PM Alvor, Paragem bus stop CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AP 180 · IR 8808:31 AM 3h06 Lisboa - Entrecampos 11:37 AM Portimão CHF 13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
AP 180 · IR 8808:23 AM 3h14 Lisbon - Oriente 11:37 AM Portimão CHF 13 1 One-way 1 transfer
AP 180 · R 4407 · IR 8807:45 AM 3h52 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia 11:37 AM Portimão CHF 13 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 570 · R 590410:10 AM 3h44 Lisboa - Entrecampos 1:54 PM Portimão CHF 16 1 One-way 1 transfer

7:30 PM 3h50 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 11:20 PM Alvor, Paragem bus stop CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:00 AM 3h45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 9:45 AM Alvor, Paragem bus stop CHF 11 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:45 AM 4h00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 9:45 AM Alvor, Paragem bus stop CHF 11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Alvor:
A bus is CHF 10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Alvor costing on average CHF 23.
Other travel options to Alvor take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Alvor as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Portimão.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Alvor, Paragem bus stop.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Alvor by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos to go to Alvor by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos.
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