How to travel from Lisbon to Alvor

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Compare bus and train for Lisbon to Alvor

Omio recommends booking the train 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 kr124 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 kr124, while a train costs an average of kr187.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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Bus
Driving

kr187

Average price

kr124

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Cheapest

kr550

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

Onboard

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30m

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2h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Rede Expressos

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Alvor is a bus with an average price of kr124.

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Alvor:

A bus is kr64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Alvor costing on average kr187.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Alvor is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Alvor take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lisbon and Alvor including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Alvor among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around kr187 compared to roughly kr550 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr363. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 46m 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 options
from Lisbon to Alvor

How to get from Lisbon to Alvor by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lisbon to Alvor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Rede Expressos
    7:30 PM3h50
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:20 PMAlvor, Paragem bus stop
    kr551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Rede Expressos
    7:30 PM3h50
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:20 PMAlvor, Paragem bus stop
    kr551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Comboios De PortugalAP 180 · IR 880
    8:31 AM3h06
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    11:37 AMPortimão
    kr2121One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 574 · R 5914
    6:40 PM3h29
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    10:09 PMPortimão
    kr1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 574 · R 5914
    6:32 PM3h37
    Lisbon - Oriente
    10:09 PMPortimão
    kr1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 572 · R 5908
    2:10 PM3h44
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    5:54 PMPortimão
    kr1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos
    1:15 PM3h50
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    5:05 PMAlvor, Paragem bus stop
    kr551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    6:00 AM3h45
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    9:45 AMAlvor, Paragem bus stop
    kr861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    5:45 AM4h00
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    9:45 AMAlvor, Paragem bus stop
    kr861One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Alvor

Travel to Alvor easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Alvor.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lisbon and Alvor including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Alvor is a bus with an average price of kr124.

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Alvor:

A bus is kr64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Alvor costing on average kr187.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Alvor is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Alvor take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

The distance from Lisbon to Alvor is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Alvor is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Alvor:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Portimão.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Alvor, Paragem bus stop.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Alvor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Alvor by train.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Alvor by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lisbon to Alvor:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Alvor often also extend their vacation to go to Lagos, Faro, Almancil, Olhao, Albufeira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alvor and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Alvor to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Alvor's beaches, historic sites, and local cuisine, spending 3 to 4 days is ideal.

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