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Compare train and bus for Olhao to Tavira
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olhao to Tavira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $3 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, while a bus costs an average of $3.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$3 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Olhao to Tavira:
A train is $0.20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olhao to Tavira costing on average $3.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
The journey is about 3m faster (26m by train vs 29m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($3 vs $4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Olhao to Tavira
How to get from Olhao to Tavira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olhao to Tavira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:40 AM0h25Olhão, Av. dos Operários Conserveiros11:05 AMTavira, Estação de autocarros$31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:40 AM0h25Olhão, Av. dos Operários Conserveiros11:05 AMTavira, Estação de autocarros$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IR 88112:06 PM0h17Olhão12:23 PMTavira station$31One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 590310:06 AM0h22Olhão10:28 AMTavira station$31One-way0 transfers
R 57156:06 PM0h22Olhão6:28 PMTavira station$31One-way0 transfers
R 57039:06 AM0h22Olhão9:28 AMTavira station$31One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM0h25Olhão, Av. dos Operários Conserveiros6:15 PMTavira, Estação de autocarros$31One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Olhao to Tavira:
A train is $0.20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olhao to Tavira costing on average $3.
Other travel options to Tavira take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olhao and Tavira as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Olhão and arrive in Porta Nova.
- Buses mostly depart from Olhão, Av. dos Operários Conserveiros and arrive in Tavira, Estação de autocarros.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Tavira by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tavira by bus.
- 24 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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