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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 bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tavira to Portimao:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tavira to Portimao costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
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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 PM2h45Tavira, Estação de autocarros3:40 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:55 PM2h45Tavira, Estação de autocarros3:40 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
R 5716 · R 59105:02 PM2h03Tavira station7:05 PMPortimão$121One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 5708 · R 590611:35 AM2h13Tavira station1:48 PMPortimão$121One-way1 transfer
R 5718 · R 59146:31 PM2h17Tavira station8:48 PMPortimão$121One-way1 transfer
R 5706 · R 59049:09 AM2h38Tavira station11:47 AMPortimão$121One-way1 transfer
69 · 676:45 AM2h45Tavira, Estação de autocarros9:30 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$111One-way1 transfer
97 · 671:30 PM3h15Tavira, Estação de autocarros4:45 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$111One-way1 transfer
11 · 996:45 PM3h30Tavira, Estação de autocarros10:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)$111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tavira to Portimao:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tavira to Portimao costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Porta Nova and arrive in Portimão.
- Buses mostly depart from Tavira, Estação de autocarros and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
- Travel with Alsa, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Portimao by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Portimao by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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