The cheapest and fastest buses from Portimao to Faro Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€13
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 15
9
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portimao to Faro Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portimao to Faro Airport will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 9 buses from Portimao to Faro Airport, including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
FlixBus9:35 PM1h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:50 PMFaro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM1h40Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:00 AMFaro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)€51One-way0 transfers
67 · 2812:05 PM2h40Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)2:45 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)€121One-way1 transfer
67 · 2811:55 AM2h50Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas)2:45 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)€131One-way1 transfer
67 · 6911:55 AM3h35Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas)3:30 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)€131One-way1 transfer
Normal4:00 PM1h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)5:15 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)€191One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM1h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)12:15 PMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 PM1h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:50 PMFaro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)€51One-way0 transfers
Normal8:30 AM1h15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)9:45 AMFaro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM1h40Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)10:00 AMFaro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Portimao to Faro Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portimao to Faro Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Portimao to Faro Airport:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portimao to Faro Airport costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Faro Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Live departures
Portimao to Faro Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portimao to Faro Airport buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1h40 | 10:00 AM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1h15 | 9:45 AM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1h15 | 12:15 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 · 28 | 11:55 AM Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 2h50 | 2:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1 transfer | |
67 · 69 | 11:55 AM Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 3h35 | 3:30 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1 transfer | |
67 · 28 | 12:05 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 2h40 | 2:45 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1h40 | 5:00 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1h15 | 10:50 PM Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Portimao to Faro Airport buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Citi Express, Rede Expressos or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Portimao to Faro Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Citi Express, Rede Expressos or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Portimao to Faro Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portimao to Faro Airport
Buses from Portimao to Faro Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 19:15, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 52 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 7:15 PM |
Last bus 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citi Express, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve from Portimao to Faro AirportYou can travel by bus between Portimao to Faro Airport with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citi Express, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Portimao to Faro Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portimao to Faro Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Citi Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Citi Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- 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 Portimao to Faro Airport
Most Portimao to Faro Airport buses use the Portimão, Terminal Rodoviário (Rua da Abicada) to Faro, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Portimao and Faro Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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