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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Portimao:
A bus is $6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Portimao costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $136 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69. The journey takes 11h 33m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:00 PM 17h20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 7:20 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:00 PM 17h20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 7:20 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal12:25 PM 7h50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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6:50 AM 13h25 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - 06066+Normal
6:50 AM 13h25 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $52 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:30 AM 12h45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Portimao:
A bus is $6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Portimao costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Portimao by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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