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Compare bus and train for Pombal to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pombal to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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 Pombal to Portimao:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pombal to Portimao costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $70 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€37). The journey takes 5h 50m versus 3h 37m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Pombal to Portimao:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pombal to Portimao costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pombal and Portimao as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Pombal, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Trains mostly depart from Pombal station and arrive in Portimão.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
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