The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Portimao
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 05
57
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Portimao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Portimao will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 57 buses from Lisbon to Portimao, including 54 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:30 PM3h30Lisboa, Gare Oriente11:00 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€51One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM2h55Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:10 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€51One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM3h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente9:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€51One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM3h45Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)9:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€51One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM3h15Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:15 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€51One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM2h55Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:55 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€71One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM2h55Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:10 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€51One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM3h00Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:30 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€131One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM3h00Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:00 AMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€131One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM3h00Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios3:00 PMPortimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lisbon to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Lisbon to Portimao:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Live departures
Lisbon to Portimao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Portimao buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h55 | 6:10 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 6:30 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 6:30 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 7:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h25 | 7:25 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 7:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 7:55 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h10 | 7:55 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 8:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h45 | 9:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h45 | 9:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h15 | 9:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 9:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 9:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 10:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h30 | 11:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h45 | 11:15 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 11:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 12:00 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h00 | 1:00 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 1:00 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 2:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
91+ 67 | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h45 | 4:45 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 4:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h35 | 7:20 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h40 | 6:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h15 | 6:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h55 | 11:15 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h45 | 9:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h30 | 9:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 10:35 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 11:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h30 | 11:45 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 11:50 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
46 · 90 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 4h40 | 1:25 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h25 | 12:25 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 · 67 | 9:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 4h00 | 1:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 12:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h45 | 1:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 1:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h25 | 1:25 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 1:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 2:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h45 | 3:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 3:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 3:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h00 | 3:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 3:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 4:30 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h30 | 4:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h45 | 5:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 5:25 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 5:45 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Portimao
Buses from Lisbon to Portimao run on average 39 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 183 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 183 km |
Average bus duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Carris from Lisbon to PortimaoYou can travel by bus between Lisbon to Portimao with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus, Carris for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lisbon to Portimao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Portimao by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portimao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Citi Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Citi Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Citi Express
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Citi Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Citi Express
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lisbon to Portimao
Most Lisbon to Portimao buses use the Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada) station pair, with some services arriving at Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas). Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Portimao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lisbon station do buses to Portimao leave from?
Getting to Lisboa, Gare Oriente from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente bus station facilities and services
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios bus station facilities and services
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) from Lisbon city centre
Which Portimao station do buses from Lisbon arrive at?
Getting to Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada) from Portimao city centre
Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada) bus station facilities and services
Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante O Charneco (0.5 km), Tasca do Petrol (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada): Ramps.
Getting to Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) from Portimao city centre
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