How to travel from Portimao to Olhao

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Compare bus and train for Portimao to Olhao

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Olhao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 39 miles (63 km)

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€8

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€13

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1h 31m

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30m

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2h 12m

Average total duration

1h 42m

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The cheapest way to travel from Portimao to Olhao is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Olhao:

A bus is €0.79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Olhao costing on average €8.

The fastest way to travel from Portimao to Olhao is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Olhao take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portimao and Olhao including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Portimao to Olhao among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 1m 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.

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from Portimao to Olhao

How to get from Portimao to Olhao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Portimao to Olhao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Rede Expressos97 · 67
    2:45 PM2h20
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    5:05 PMOlhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama)
    71One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Rede Expressos97 · 67
    2:45 PM2h20
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    5:05 PMOlhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama)
    71One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Comboios De PortugalIR 881
    10:50 AM1h16
    Portimão
    12:06 PMOlhão
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalR 5911
    7:43 PM1h24
    Portimão
    9:07 PMOlhão
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalR 5903
    8:40 AM1h25
    Portimão
    10:05 AMOlhão
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalR 5905
    1:40 PM1h25
    Portimão
    3:05 PMOlhão
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos97 · 58
    11:55 PM2h25
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    2:20 AMOlhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama)
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos91 · 67
    9:00 PM2h45
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    11:45 PMOlhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama)
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos67 · 69
    4:30 PM3h20
    Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)
    7:50 PMOlhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama)
    71One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Portimao to Olhao

Travel to Olhao 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 Olhao.

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There are 2 options to travel between Portimao and Olhao including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Portimao to Olhao is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Olhao:

A bus is €0.79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Olhao costing on average €8.

The fastest way to travel from Portimao to Olhao is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Olhao take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

The distance from Portimao to Olhao is approximately 39 miles (63 km).
The average frequency per day from Portimao to Olhao is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portimao and Olhao as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portimao to Olhao:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portimão and arrive in Olhão.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Olhão, Av. Dom João VI (Conforama).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portimao to Olhao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar to go to Olhao by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Olhao by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portimao to Olhao with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Portimao to Olhao often also extend their vacation to go to Faro, Lisbon, Tavira, Lagos, Albufeira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Olhao and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Olhao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Olhao, plan for 2-3 days to explore its traditional markets, enjoy the local cuisine, and take a boat trip to the nearby Ria Formosa islands.

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