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Museu Municipal de Arqueologia de Albufeira
Small archaeology museum in the old town with Roman, Islamic and early modern finds that explain Albufeira's long coastal history.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Seville to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seville to Albufeira will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 19 buses that leave Seville for Albufeira on Thu, Jun 04, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Seville to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Albufeira:
A bus is $271 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Albufeira costing on average $296 (€239).
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 51m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 29m 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.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Rede Expressos.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 11h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Seville to Albufeira buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:50 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 4h20 | 11:10 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h40 | 11:40 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Sevilla, Estacion Santa Justa | 4h15 | 12:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h45 | 12:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 4h00 | 2:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 4h20 | 4:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h44 | 3:44 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Sevilla, Estacion Santa Justa | 3h59 | 5:44 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Sevilla, Estacion Santa Justa | 11h59 | 1:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 11h44 | 1:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h44 | 5:44 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Sevilla, Estacion Santa Justa | 4h15 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h45 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h40 | 7:25 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 4h20 | 9:10 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Sevilla, Estacion Santa Justa | 4h15 | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h45 | 9:15 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Sevilla, Estacion Santa Justa | 3h44 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h15 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Seville to Albufeira run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Albufeira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albufeira trip today.
Small archaeology museum in the old town with Roman, Islamic and early modern finds that explain Albufeira's long coastal history.
Award-winning museum in a restored canning factory interpreting Algarve industry, fishing and social history.
Municipal gallery hosting rotating exhibitions of painting, photography and local contemporary art in the historic center.
The city's atmospheric historic core with whitewashed lanes, plazas and sea views, ideal for walking and sightseeing.
One of Albufeira's best-known viewpoints, popular for panoramic beach photos and sunset shots on social media.
Main square in the old town, surrounded by historic buildings and close to key landmarks and viewpoints.
A classic Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper cataplana with clams, prawns, fish, tomato, and herbs. It is one of the region’s signature dishes.
Grilled sardines seasoned simply with sea salt and served with potatoes or salad. A staple of coastal Portugal and especially popular in summer.
A rich, soupy seafood rice made with shellfish, prawns, and herbs. It is a comforting Portuguese classic often found along the Algarve coast.
A renowned fine dining restaurant in Galé near Albufeira, known for refined tasting menus, excellent wine, and elegant oceanfront surroundings.
A well-known casual restaurant in Albufeira with a loyal following, appreciated for hearty meals, friendly service, and relaxed garden atmosphere.
A respected traditional restaurant near Albufeira known for Portuguese and Algarve dishes, grilled meats, and a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal. Tourist areas raise summer prices, but casual dining and groceries stay fairly reasonable.
Service is usually included, so tipping is optional. Leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and tip small change at cafes only if you want to.
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Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade, Albufeira -> Baixa de Albufeira, Albufeira
The possibility of travelling by coach from Seville to the Portuguese town of Albufeira, in the heart of the Algarve, is made up of around 30 daily alternatives distributed between 7:00 and 23:59 hours, although it is true that in the afternoon only half a dozen possibilities are concentrated. The minimum duration of this itinerary is 3 hours of travel.
Alsa, Damas, Eurolines and Transportes Generales Comes are the companies that manage the Sevilla Albufeira buses that interested customers have at their disposal. These are, in all 4 cases, companies with extensive experience and an image of solvency, whose vehicles are modern, spacious, comfortable and generally include attractive services such as bathrooms, reclining seats, individualized entertainment and careful attention.
The fastest Sevilla Albufeira buses only need 3 hours to cover this 230-kilometre journey. A total of 26 are direct journeys, without stops or stopovers, the slowest of which takes 5 hours to connect both locations. The other 4 make a change of vehicle in Jerez de la Frontera, which usually increases the duration of the journey considerably.
there are 30 buses that connect these 2 localities in the south of the Iberian Peninsula on a daily basis. It is possible to travel from early in the morning, around 7:00 am, until just before midnight, although it is true that many departures share schedules, so there are not as many different options as you might imagine.
.Seville Plaza de Armas bus station: it has a ticket office area, large hall, information office, cafeteria, toilets, elevator, good accessibility adaptation, free wifi, automated locker, ATM, photo booth, press, bicycle parking and vending machines. It is located a quarter of an hour's walk from La Giralda and has nearby bus stops, including lines A2, C4, 03, 06, A7, 0101, 0110 and 0148.
.Albufeira Bus Station: is located 1.2 kilometres from the centre, which can be reached in 15 minutes by taking a comfortable walk. It has its own parking lot, as well as a cafeteria, fast food establishment, accommodation and taxi rank, a good option to move to the centre if you do not want to walk.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seville to Albufeira by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albufeira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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