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Compare bus and flight for Portimao to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Portimao to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Portimao to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Madrid:
A bus is $35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portimao to Madrid costing on average $102.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110. The journey takes 11h 24m versus 7h 5m 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 Madrid
How to get from Portimao to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portimao to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00 AM 11h55 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00 AM 11h55 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0617711:00 AM 8h45 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 8:45 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:45 AM 12h05 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 10:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $66 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:00 AM 12h45 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00 AM 11h25 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 11:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Madrid:
A bus is $35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portimao to Madrid costing on average $102.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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