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Compare train and bus for Portimao to Almada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Almada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Portimao to Almada:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portimao to Almada costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Almada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $81 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€52). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 2h 29m 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 Portimao to Almada
How to get from Portimao to Almada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portimao to Almada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:50 PM3h30Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)11:20 PMAlmada, Centro Sul$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:50 PM3h30Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)11:20 PMAlmada, Centro Sul$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:20 PM3h10Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)6:30 PMAlmada, Centro Sul$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 5905 · IC 6721:40 PM3h53Portimão5:33 PMPragal$301One-way1 transfer
- R 5903 · IC 6708:40 AM3h53Portimão12:33 PMPragal$301One-way1 transfer
- R 5907 · IC 6745:36 PM3h57Portimão9:33 PMPragal$301One-way1 transfer
- 1:50 AM3h30Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)5:20 AMAlmada, Centro Sul$111One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 PM5h20Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)8:20 PMAlmada, Centro Sul$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM4h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)3:55 PMAlmada, Estação Pragal$131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Almada:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portimao to Almada costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Almada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Almada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portimão and arrive in Pragal.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Almada, Centro Sul.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Almada by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Almada by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
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