The cheapest and fastest buses from Portalegre to Faro
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portalegre to Faro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portalegre to Faro will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 4 buses that leave Portalegre for Faro on Wed, Feb 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 257 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 35 m 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.
80 · 84 · 28
82 · 97
82 · 97
80 · 84 · 28
82 · 97
82 · 97Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Portalegre to Faro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portalegre to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 257 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Portalegre to Faro bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portalegre to Faro buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 · 97 | 8:30 AM Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo | 8h20 | 4:50 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo | 5h35 | 9:05 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 · 97 | 4:30 PM Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo | 9h35 | 2:05 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
80 · 84 · 28 | 6:00 AM Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo | 7h00 | 1:00 PM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portalegre to Faro
Buses from Portalegre to Faro run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 257 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 257 km |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Bus providers: Citi Express, Rede Expressos from Portalegre to FaroYou can travel by bus between Portalegre to Faro with Citi Express, Rede Expressos for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Rede Expressos
FAQs: Bus from Portalegre to Faro
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portalegre to Faro 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 Faro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Citi Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Citi Express
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Portalegre to Faro
- Free Wi-Fi
- Portuguese Café (in the station)
- Fast-food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 14
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