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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lisbon to Faro

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

€27

Average price

€28

Fastest journey

2 h 52 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

216 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Faro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lisbon to Faro will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.

Fast trains

Of the 14 trains that leave Lisbon for Faro every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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.

Cheapest

IC 570

10:02AM3h28

Lisbon - Oriente

01:30PMFaro station

€271One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

IC 574

06:40PM3h22

Lisboa - Entrecampos

10:02PMFaro station

€271One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

IC 572

02:02PM3h33

Lisbon - Oriente

05:35PMFaro station

€271One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

IC 570

10:10AM3h20

Lisboa - Entrecampos

01:30PMFaro station

€271One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

IR 933

06:15PM3h47

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

10:02PMFaro station

€271One-way

1 transfer

Lisbon to Faro train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Alfa Pendular AP 180 Alfa PendularAP 180	08:23AM Lisbon - Oriente	3h00	11:23AM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Alfa Pendular AP 180 Alfa PendularAP 180	08:31AM Lisboa - Entrecampos	2h52	11:23AM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Intercidades R 4411 R - RegionalR 4411	09:45AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	3h45	01:30PM Faro station	1 transfer
Intercidades IC 570 IntercidadesIC 570	10:02AM Lisbon - Oriente	3h28	01:30PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Intercidades IC 570 IntercidadesIC 570	10:10AM Lisboa - Entrecampos	3h20	01:30PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Intercidades R 4419 R - RegionalR 4419	01:45PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	3h50	05:35PM Faro station	1 transfer
Intercidades IC 572 IntercidadesIC 572	02:02PM Lisbon - Oriente	3h33	05:35PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Intercidades IC 572 IntercidadesIC 572	02:10PM Lisboa - Entrecampos	3h25	05:35PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Alfa Pendular IR 811 IR - InterRegionalIR 811	04:53PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	3h30	08:23PM Faro station	1 transfer
Alfa Pendular AP 184 Alfa PendularAP 184	05:23PM Lisbon - Oriente	3h00	08:23PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Alfa Pendular AP 184 Alfa PendularAP 184	05:31PM Lisboa - Entrecampos	2h52	08:23PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Intercidades IR 933 IR - InterRegionalIR 933	06:15PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	3h47	10:02PM Faro station	1 transfer
Intercidades IC 574 IntercidadesIC 574	06:32PM Lisbon - Oriente	3h30	10:02PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
Intercidades IC 574 IntercidadesIC 574	06:40PM Lisboa - Entrecampos	3h22	10:02PM Faro station	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lisbon to Faro?

The best time to book your train from Lisbon to Faro is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lisbon to Faro route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lisbon to Faro per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lisbon to Faro.

Trains

from €12

Buses

from €13

Flights

from €72

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lisbon to Faro

Trains from Lisbon to Faro run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €4

Distance

216 km

Average train duration

3h 29m

Cheapest ticket price

€15

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 0m

First train

10:02

Last train

18:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €4

Train companies: Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades and Alfa Pendular trains Lisbon to Faro

Find the best trains from Lisbon to Faro with Omio's travel partners Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades and Alfa Pendular from €11. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Comboios Portugal (CP) is the main train company in Portugal operating medium and long-distance train services operating across Portugal. CP train types include International (IN) which connect Portugal with Spain and France; Alfa Pendular (AP) operating high-speed trains up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains operating up to 200km/h; Inter-Regional (IR), which offer medium distance services; and Regional, CP's local services. There are two types of fares available for CP trains: Promo (booked 5-60 days in advance and non-refundable) and Normal (refundable for a fee) available for both 1st and 2nd class tickets. Take a train with CP to Faro from Lisbon.

Comboios De Portugal from Lisbon to Faro train information:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: €28
Comboios De Portugal frequency: 4 a day

Comboios de Portugal's Intercidades are intercity train services connecting different regions in Portugal including between Lisbon to Faro. Intecidades trains offer convenient and efficient train travel between major cities in Portugal like Lisbon, Porto & Faro at up top 200km/h. Which is a little slower than the Alfa Penduar services but are often more economical. They offer amenities like comfortable seating, catering onboard, Wi-Fi and they are accessible. Tourist tickets offer the previously mentioned amenities, whilst the Comfort tickets have extra leg room.

Lisbon to Faro train information with Intercidades:

Average Duration: 3 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: €12

Alfa Pendular offers high-speed train services connecting major cities in Portugal and is operated by Comboios de Portugal (CP). Alfa Pendular trains run from Lisbon to Faro with premium express trains reaching speeds of up to 220km/h. They offer a Tourist or standard ticket type with comfortable seats and a Conforto (Comfort) ticket type with more spacious seating. CP's Alfa Pendular trains are an excellent option for your train travel between major Portuguese cities like Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Braga.

Lisbon to Faro train information with Alfa Pendular:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: €11

FAQs: Trains from Lisbon to Faro

FAQs: Travel by train from Lisbon to Faro easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Faro.

Cheap train tickets from Lisbon to Faro can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lisbon to Faro is €17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lisbon to Faro train travel time is 3 h for the 216 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lisbon to Faro leaves at 00: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lisbon to Faro leaves at 19: 45.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lisbon to Faro without having to change trains with Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades or Alfa Pendular. There are 7 direct trains from Lisbon to Faro each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Lisbon to Faro with Intercidades or Alfa Pendular. Overall you can travel with the following companies: Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades or Alfa Pendular.

For the route from Lisbon to Faro you can take a train with Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades or Alfa Pendular. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Lisbon to Faro on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 45.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Lisbon - Oriente, which is located around 5.7 miles (9.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Faro, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Faro from Lisbon is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lisbon to Faro is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Faro including taking a train, coach or flight.

Popular train stations from Lisbon to Faro

Lisbon

Faro

The major train station for departures in Lisbon is Lisboa - Sete Rios. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lisboa - Sete Rios for your trip from Lisbon to Faro.

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