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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Faro
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $371.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$371 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Faro
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Faro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Faro:
A bus is $314 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Faro costing on average $371 (€311).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
You'll arrive about 3h 44m sooner (3h 8m by flight vs 6h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $371 (€311) compared to roughly $136 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Faro
How to get from Madrid to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Faro is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 14726:45 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport7:10 AMFaro Airport$281One-way0 transfers
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- FR 14726:45 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport7:10 AMFaro Airport$281One-way0 transfers
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- FR 14726:45 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport7:10 AMFaro Airport$281One-way0 transfers
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06136+Normal2:50 PM11h39Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:29 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$371One-way1 transfer- 06196+Normal7:05 PM7h24Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:29 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$381One-way1 transfer
- 06012+Normal1:05 PM13h24Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:29 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$391One-way1 transfer
- 06136+Normal2:50 PM6h25Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:15 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)$371One-way1 transfer
- 06136+Normal2:50 PM6h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:30 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$371One-way1 transfer
- 06136+Normal2:50 PM11h39Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:29 AMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$371One-way1 transfer
- FR 94032:30 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport2:55 PMFaro Airport$721One-way0 transfers
IB529+Normal7:15 AM8h59Madrid Barajas Airport3:14 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)$1631One-way1 transfer- IB529+Normal7:15 AM8h59Madrid Barajas Airport3:14 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)$1631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Faro:
A bus is $314 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Faro costing on average $371 (€311).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Faro as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Luxair, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Norwegian Air Shuttle, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Faro by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte to go to Faro by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia.
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