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Compare bus and train for Quarteira to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Quarteira to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 Quarteira to Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Quarteira to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Quarteira to Portimao:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Quarteira to Portimao costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 50m 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 Quarteira to Portimao
How to get from Quarteira to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Quarteira to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM 1h10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário 10:15 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:05 AM 1h10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário 10:15 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 880
10:48 AM 0h49 Loule 11:37 AM Portimão $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 5802
6:01 PM 0h53 Loule 6:54 PM Ferragudo $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5902
8:50 AM 0h55 Loule 9:45 AM Ferragudo $7 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5908
4:55 PM 0h55 Loule 5:50 PM Ferragudo $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
2:30 PM 1h10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário 3:40 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) $5 1 One-way 0 transfers - 69 · 67
7:55 AM 1h40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário 9:35 AM Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) $9 1 One-way 1 transfer - 69 · 67
10:35 PM 2h30 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário 1:05 AM Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Quarteira to Portimao:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Quarteira to Portimao costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Quarteira and Portimao as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Loule and arrive in Portimão.
- Buses mostly depart from Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- 23 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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