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Compare bus and train for Setúbal to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Setúbal to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$26 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Setúbal to Albufeira
Compare the available ways to get from Setúbal to Albufeira, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Setúbal to Albufeira:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Setúbal to Albufeira costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
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How to get from Setúbal to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Setúbal to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:05 PM 3h35 Setúbal, Interface Transportes 8:40 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:05 PM 3h35 Setúbal, Interface Transportes 8:40 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AP 1809:06 AM 1h53 Pinhal Novo station 10:59 AM Albufeira - Ferreiras $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 5747:21 PM 2h17 Pinhal Novo station 9:38 PM Albufeira - Ferreiras $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 57010:48 AM 2h20 Pinhal Novo station 1:08 PM Albufeira - Ferreiras $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 5722:48 PM 2h24 Pinhal Novo station 5:12 PM Albufeira - Ferreiras $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM 3h35 Setúbal, Interface Transportes 3:40 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:50 PM 2h20 Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) 11:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:35 PM 2h20 Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) 4:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Setúbal to Albufeira:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Setúbal to Albufeira costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Setúbal and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pinhal Novo station and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
- Buses mostly depart from Setúbal, Estrada dos Ciprestes (Estação CP) and arrive in Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Albufeira by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Albufeira by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 3 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos.
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