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Compare train and bus for Silves to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Silves to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Silves to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Silves to Portimao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Silves to Portimao:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Silves to Portimao costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Silves and Portimao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Silves and arrive in Portimão.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to go to Portimao by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve.
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