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Compare bus, train, and flight for Porto to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $279.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Porto to Albufeira:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Albufeira costing on average $55 (€46).
A bus is $242 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Albufeira costing on average $279 (€235).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€46) compared to roughly $163 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€91). The journey takes 5h 56m versus 4h 46m 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 Porto to Albufeira
How to get from Porto to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM7h00Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã4:15 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM7h00Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã4:15 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 827510:20 PM1h10Porto Airport11:30 PMFaro Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 512 · IC 574 · U 15728 · R 466812:50 PM8h48Porto - Campanhã9:38 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras$521One-way3 transfers
- IC 722 · IC 5742:45 PM6h53Porto - Campanhã9:38 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras$551One-way1 transfer
- IC 730 · IC 5728:45 AM8h27Porto - Campanhã5:12 PMAlbufeira - Ferreiras$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM7h00Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã7:30 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM7h05Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã5:35 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM9h50Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã9:55 AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário$191One-way1 transfer
- FR 54529:50 AM1h10Porto Airport11:00 AMFaro Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
- TP1935 · TP190110:30 PM11h55Porto Airport10:25 AMFaro Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
- TP1933 · TP19019:15 PM13h10Porto Airport10:25 AMFaro Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Albufeira:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Albufeira costing on average $55 (€46).
A bus is $242 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Albufeira costing on average $279 (€235).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Ryanair, TAP Portugal, azores airlines, Luxair to go to Albufeira by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Albufeira by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Albufeira by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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