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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $58, while a bus costs an average of $75.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Portimao:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Portimao costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $141 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€54). The journey takes 10h 19m versus 6h 56m 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 Madrid to Portimao
How to get from Madrid to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Portimao is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 94035:45 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport6:10 AMFaro Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 94035:45 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport6:10 AMFaro Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 94035:45 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport6:10 AMFaro Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM13h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:35 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM12h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM13h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:35 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$641One-way1 transfer
- FR 147210:50 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport11:15 PMFaro Airport$881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Portimao:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Portimao costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Portimao 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, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, TAP Portugal to go to Portimao by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Portimao by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia.
- 0 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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