How to travel from Lisbon to Portimao

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $73.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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6h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Portimao is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $81 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Portimao is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Portimao take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Portimao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Portimao among Omio's users.

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from Lisbon to Portimao

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

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

  • Rede Expressos
    7:30 PM3h30
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:00 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Rede Expressos
    7:30 PM3h30
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:00 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Rede Expressos
    3:15 PM2h55
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    6:10 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 574 · R 5916
    6:40 PM3h26
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    10:06 PMPortimão
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 572 · R 5908
    2:10 PM3h33
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    5:43 PMPortimão
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 574 · R 5916
    6:32 PM3h34
    Lisbon - Oriente
    10:06 PMPortimão
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos
    1:00 AM3h45
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    4:45 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    7:00 PM3h15
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    10:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    1:15 PM3h30
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    4:45 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Portimao

Travel to Portimao 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 Portimao.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Portimao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Portimao is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average $81 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Portimao is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Portimao take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

The distance from Lisbon to Portimao is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Portimao is:
  • Around 41 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Portimao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Portimao:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Portimao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
  • Travel with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Portimao by flight.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Carris to go to Portimao by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lisbon to Portimao:
  • 37 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Portimao often also extend their vacation to go to Faro, Lagos, Seville, Albufeira, Porto. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portimao and these popular destinations at a great price.

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