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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 bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Silves to Faro:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Silves to Faro costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 8m.
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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.
8:15 PM1h55Silves10:10 PMFaro$41One-way0 transfers
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8:15 PM1h55Silves10:10 PMFaro$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:35 PM1h00Silves9:35 PMFaro$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:35 PM1h00Silves10:35 PMFaro$51One-way0 transfers
7:15 PM1h55Silves9:10 PMFaro$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Silves to Faro:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Silves to Faro costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 8m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 8 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 BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Faro by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 13 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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