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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a flight costs an average of €61.
Distance: 197 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €141 Average price |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to Travel from Lisbon to Albufeira?
Reaching Portugal's Algarve coast from the capital Lisbon couldn't be much easier. Flights and buses leave the city's Portela Airport every day, running either straight to Albufeira or via neighbouring Faro. Journey times can be as quick as 45 minutes by air, or two hours and 45 minutes by bus. It's a very popular route with travellers, meaning that there will be options every day, so finding connections year-round should be simple.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Lisbon to Albufeira?
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Albufeira is by bus. Renex, Rede Expressos, and EVA Transportes all provide direct bus connections to central Albufeira and run at least one direct bus every day. No changes will be needed, and journey times for direct buses vary from two hours and 45 minutes to three hours and 40 minutes. There are a couple of departure points in Lisbon (Gare Oriente and Sete Rios), and travellers can expect 27 to 35 options every day. They can also expect buses to depart from before breakfast until after midnight, which could be handy for some schedules.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Lisbon to Albufeira?
If time is the most important factor, then catching flights from Lisbon to Albufeira will be the fastest way to travel. Direct flights from Lisbon to nearby Faro are operated by TAP, which offers one to three services every day. Flight duration will be around 45 minutes in all cases, and all take off from Portela Airport, close to central Lisbon. However, travellers will need to include a transfer from Faro to Albufeira. Buses from Faro Airport take approximately 35 minutes, meaning that total journey times add up to about two hours.
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Travel from Lisbon to Albufeira by Bus
Buses offer an affordable, comfortable way to reach Albufeira from Lisbon. Services without a stop are provided by Renex, Rede Expressos, and EVA Transportes, and there are 27 to 35 direct connections every day, year-round. Journey times average about three hours, and all three carriers have comparable durations. Passengers can choose to board at Sete Rios or Gare Oriente, but all buses arrive at Albufeira's Terminal Rodoviario. From there, travellers can walk to the seafront in around 20 minutes, while taxis will reach coastal locations in five to 10 minutes.
Travel from Lisbon to Albufeira by Plane
Flying is comfortably the fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Albufeira. Travellers choosing to fly can book tickets with TAP, which schedules one to three daily services between Lisbon Portela Airport and Faro Airport on the Algarve. Journey times are short, averaging about 45 minutes, and Portela is about 15 minutes from central Lisbon via the metro or 30 minutes by bus. However, travellers will need to transfer from Faro Airport to Albufeira after touching down. The best way to do so is via direct buses, which reach Albufeira's Terminal Rodoviario in 35 to 40 minutes. Expect taxis to take a comparable amount of time.
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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Albufeira
Travel to Albufeira 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 Albufeira.
There are 3 options to travel to Albufeira from Lisbon including taking a coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Albufeira is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €3 compared to other travel options to Albufeira:
Taking a coach costs €40 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €44.
Taking a coach costs €8 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €11.
The fastest way to get to Albufeira from Lisbon is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Getting to Albufeira by coach takes 2 h 40 min on average.
Train takes 2 h 36 min on average.
The distance between Lisbon and Albufeira is around 196 km.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Albufeira is:
- 25 coaches a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Albufeira from Lisbon as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lisbon to Albufeira:
- Coaches most often depart from Lisbon at Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Albufeira at Albufeira, Av. Da Liberdade.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Albufeira - Ferreiras.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lisbon to Albufeira:
- You can travel to Albufeira from Lisbon by coach with Rede Expressos, Renex, EVA Transportes, FlixBus or Alsa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €3 with FlixBus from Lisbon to Albufeira.
- You can travel between Lisbon and Albufeira by flight with TAP Portugal or PGA-Portugalia Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €44 with TAP Portugal from Lisbon to Albufeira.
- You can take a train from Lisbon to Albufeira with Intercidades or Alfa Pendular. Cheap tickets can be found for €11 with Alfa Pendular from Lisbon to Albufeira.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Albufeira with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 25 direct coaches a day to Albufeira with Rede Expressos, Renex, EVA Transportes, FlixBus or Alsa.
Direct services to Albufeira tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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