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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Faro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 $14, while a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $442 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Faro:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Faro costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Faro costing on average $442 (€370).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around $442 (€370) compared to roughly $85 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-356.98 (€-299.15). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 44m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Faro
How to get from Lisbon to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM3h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios11:30 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:00 AM3h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios11:30 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TP19019:35 AM0h50Humberto Delgado Airport10:25 AMFaro Airport$1921One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 57010:10 AM3h21Lisboa - Entrecampos1:31 PMFaro station$291One-way0 transfers
IC 5746:40 PM3h22Lisboa - Entrecampos10:02 PMFaro station$291One-way0 transfers
IC 57010:02 AM3h29Lisbon - Oriente1:31 PMFaro station$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM3h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios12:30 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM3h40Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:10 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h45Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios12:15 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$51One-way0 transfers
TP19054:30 PM0h50Humberto Delgado Airport5:20 PMFaro Airport$2661One-way0 transfers
TP190711:00 PM0h50Humberto Delgado Airport11:50 PMFaro Airport$3801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Faro:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Faro costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $428 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Faro costing on average $442 (€370).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 61 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Faro as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight 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 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arrive in Faro station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Faro by bus.
- Travel with azores airlines, Icelandair, TAP Portugal, Luxair to go to Faro by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
- 57 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Citi Express.
- 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
- 10 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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