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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 $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$9 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Faro:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Faro costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Portimao to Faro
How to get from Portimao to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portimao to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:35 PM1h00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:35 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:35 PM1h00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:35 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:35 PM1h00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:35 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 59091:49 PM1h19Portimão3:08 PMFaro station$81One-way0 transfers
R 59178:31 PM1h23Portimão9:54 PMFaro station$81One-way0 transfers
R 59113:29 PM1h25Portimão4:54 PMFaro station$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM1h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)11:15 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM1h55Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:10 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$61One-way0 transfers
67 · 6911:55 AM2h10Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas)2:05 PMFaro, Terminal Rodoviário$121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Faro:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Faro costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Faro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portimão and arrive in Faro station.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Faro by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve.
- 8 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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