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Compare train and bus for Tavira to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tavira to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Tavira to Portimao
Compare the available ways to get from Tavira to Portimao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tavira to Portimao:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tavira to Portimao costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €8. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 6m 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 Tavira to Portimao
How to get from Tavira to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tavira to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:55 PM 2h45 Tavira, Estação de autocarros 3:40 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:55 PM 2h45 Tavira, Estação de autocarros 3:40 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 880
10:00 AM 1h37 Tavira station 11:37 AM Portimão €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- R 5902
7:59 AM 1h49 Tavira station 9:48 AM Portimão €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5900
6:00 AM 1h50 Tavira station 7:50 AM Portimão €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - R 5906
2:00 PM 1h54 Tavira station 3:54 PM Portimão €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM 2h15 Tavira, Estação de autocarros 1:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers- Normal
7:30 PM 2h15 Tavira, Estação de autocarros 9:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers - 69 · 67
6:45 AM 2h45 Tavira, Estação de autocarros 9:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) €9 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tavira to Portimao:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tavira to Portimao costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tavira and Portimao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tavira, Estação de autocarros and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Trains mostly depart from Porta Nova and arrive in Portimão.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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