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Compare train, bus, and flight for Porto to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 train costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Porto to Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Porto to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Portimao:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Portimao costing on average $38 (€33).
A train is $80 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Portimao costing on average $102 (€87).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€33) compared to roughly $163 (€139) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $125 (€107). The journey takes 6h 58m versus 4h 59m 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 Porto to Portimao
How to get from Porto to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM 7h20 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 2:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 AM 7h20 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 2:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 5452
10:10 PM 1h10 Porto Airport 11:20 PM Faro Airport $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 512 · IC 574 · R 4668 · R 5914
12:50 PM 9h19 Porto - Campanhã 10:09 PM Portimão $40 1 One-way 4 transfers - IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5914
2:45 PM 7h24 Porto - Campanhã 10:09 PM Portimão $42 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5908
8:45 AM 9h09 Porto - Campanhã 5:54 PM Portimão $42 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 AM 7h20 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 4:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:00 PM 7h35 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 9:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 AM 7h45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 5:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FR 5486
3:00 PM 1h10 Porto Airport 4:10 PM Faro Airport $121 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Portimao:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Portimao costing on average $38 (€33).
A train is $80 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Portimao costing on average $102 (€87).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Portimao as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Portimão.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Portimao by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Rodonotre to go to Portimao by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 4 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
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