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Compare train and bus for Portimao to Faro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Portimao to Faro by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Portimao to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Portimao to Faro
Travel to Faro easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portimao to Faro.
There are 2 ways to get from Portimao to Faro: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portimao to Faro is a bus with an average price of $3 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Faro:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $6 (€5) from Portimao to Faro.
The fastest way from Portimao to Faro is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 12 min.
There are alternative travel options to Faro that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 15 min on average.
The Portimao to Faro distance is around 34 miles (55 km).
The average frequency per day from Portimao to Faro is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Portimao to Faro as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Portimao to Faro:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Portimao to Faro depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) to Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Most travelers take a train from Portimão to Faro.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Portimao to Faro:
- You can travel by bus between Portimao and Faro with Alsa, FlixBus, Renex or VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve, and you can find FlixBus Portimao to Faro tickets for $3 (€3) on Omio.
- You can go to Faro from Portimao by train with Comboios De Portugal or R - Regional. You'll see cheap train tickets for $6 (€5) with R - Regional from Portimao to Faro on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portimao to Faro with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Alsa, FlixBus or VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve 8 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Comboios De Portugal or R - Regional with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Faro as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Faro from Portimao.
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