How to get from Porto to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Porto to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 280 miles (452 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $23 - $24 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $23 (€20) • 7 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa or Comboios De Portugal |
Travel 280 miles (452 km) by bus or train from Porto to Albufeira. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this route, with tickets costing about $23 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Porto to Albufeira.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $14 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Comboios Portugal is the national railway company of Portugal and it operates trains from Porto to Albufeira. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercidades, Interregional, Regional, and Urban trains. Intercidades are the fastest and most comfortable trains, offering direct connections between major cities. Interregional trains are slightly slower, but still offer a comfortable journey. Regional trains are the slowest, but they are the most affordable option. Urban trains are the most convenient way to get around the cities. Comboios Portugal offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Comboios Portugal are Lisbon to Porto, Lisbon to Faro, and Porto to Faro. These routes offer stunning views of the Portuguese countryside and coastline.
Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket to Albufeira from Porto includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.
There are 2 travel options from Porto to Albufeira: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Albufeira is a bus with an average price of $23 (€20).
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Albufeira:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€20) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Albufeira from Porto is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 20 min on average.
Train takes on average 6 h 46 min.
Albufeira is approximately 280 miles (452 km) away from Porto.
The average frequency per day from Porto to Albufeira is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Porto to Albufeira:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Albufeira with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Albufeira as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Porto to Albufeira.
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