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Compare train and bus for Olhao to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olhao to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, while a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Olhao to Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Olhao to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Olhao to Portimao:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olhao to Portimao costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around €5 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Olhao to Portimao
How to get from Olhao to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olhao to Portimao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- R 5902
8:26 AM 1h22 Olhão 9:48 AM Portimão €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- R 5902
8:26 AM 1h22 Olhão 9:48 AM Portimão €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 880
10:26 AM 1h11 Olhão 11:37 AM Portimão €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 5908
4:26 PM 1h28 Olhão 5:54 PM Portimão €8 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5900
6:22 AM 1h28 Olhão 7:50 AM Portimão €8 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5904
12:26 PM 1h28 Olhão 1:54 PM Portimão €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Olhao to Portimao:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olhao to Portimao costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olhao and Portimao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Olhão and arrive in Portimão.
- Buses mostly depart from Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama) and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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