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Compare bus, train, and flight for Viseu to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Viseu to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $172.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $172 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Viseu to Albufeira, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Viseu to Albufeira:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viseu to Albufeira costing on average $54.
A bus is $134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Viseu to Albufeira costing on average $172.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $107. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Viseu to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Viseu to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:45 AM 7h30 Viseu 2:15 PM Albufeira $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:45 AM 7h30 Viseu 2:15 PM Albufeira $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:35 PM 7h20 Viseu 9:55 PM Albufeira $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:50 PM 10h55 Viseu 5:45 AM Albufeira $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:45 PM 8h00 Viseu 8:45 PM Albufeira $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Viseu to Albufeira:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viseu to Albufeira costing on average $54.
A bus is $134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Viseu to Albufeira costing on average $172.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Viseu and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Viseu, Estação Rodoviária (Centro de Mobilidade) and arrive in Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mangualde and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
- Travel with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Rodonotre to go to Albufeira by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Albufeira by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Albufeira by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Citi Express, Rede Expressos.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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