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Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Portimao 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. 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 $178.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $178 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Portimao:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $17.
A bus is $165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $178.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 45m 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 Portimao
How to get from Lisbon to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 PM 2h55 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 6:10 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 PM 2h55 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 6:10 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:15 PM 2h55 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 6:10 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 574 · R 5914
6:40 PM 3h29 Lisboa - Entrecampos 10:09 PM Portimão $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 574 · R 5914
6:32 PM 3h37 Lisbon - Oriente 10:09 PM Portimão $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 572 · R 5908
2:10 PM 3h44 Lisboa - Entrecampos 5:54 PM Portimão $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
6:00 PM 3h15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 9:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers8:30 AM 3h15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 11:45 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 PM 3h15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios 10:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Portimao:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $17.
A bus is $165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $178.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Portimao as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with TAP Portugal to go to Portimao by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- 38 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
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