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Compare train and bus for Portimao to Ferreiras
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Ferreiras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$5 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Portimao to Ferreiras
Compare the available ways to get from Portimao to Ferreiras, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Ferreiras:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Ferreiras costing on average $5.
Other travel options to Ferreiras take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 12m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 42m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Portimao to Ferreiras
How to get from Portimao to Ferreiras by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portimao to Ferreiras is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM 0h30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 10:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM 0h30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 10:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:00 PM 0h30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 10:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R 58033:40 PM 0h38 Portimão 4:18 PM Albufeira - Ferreiras $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 59016:38 AM 0h39 Portimão 7:17 AM Albufeira - Ferreiras $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
R 59051:40 PM 0h39 Portimão 2:19 PM Albufeira - Ferreiras $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Ferreiras:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Ferreiras costing on average $5.
Other travel options to Ferreiras take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Ferreiras as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portimão and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Ferreiras by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ferreiras by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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