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Compare train and bus for Silves to Faro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Silves to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Silves to Faro
Compare the available ways to get from Silves to Faro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Silves to Faro:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Silves to Faro costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 57m versus 48m 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 Silves to Faro
How to get from Silves to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Silves to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:35 PM 1h00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 10:35 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:35 PM 1h00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 10:35 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- R 5801
7:42 AM 0h49 Poco Barreto 8:31 AM Faro station €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 5909
7:03 PM 0h50 Poco Barreto 7:53 PM Faro station €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5805
9:02 PM 0h50 Poco Barreto 9:52 PM Faro station €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5901
6:57 AM 0h54 Poco Barreto 7:51 AM Faro station €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
10:00 PM 1h15 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) 11:15 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário €4 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:50 PM 1h25 Armacao de Pera, Bus station (Via Dorsal) 5:15 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário €4 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:50 AM 1h25 Armacao de Pera, Bus station (Via Dorsal) 10:15 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Silves to Faro:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Silves to Faro costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Silves and Faro as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Silves and arrive in Faro station.
- Buses mostly depart from Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Rede Expressos to go to Faro by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa.
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