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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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 €44.
Distance: 183 km
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price | €98 Average price |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lisbon to Portimao by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Portimao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Portimao
Travel to Portimao 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 Portimao.

There are 3 travel options from Lisbon to Portimao: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Portimao is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €4 compared to other travel options to Portimao:
Taking a coach costs €40 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €44.
A coach is €8 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Portimao costing on average €12.
The fastest way to get to Portimao from Lisbon is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Portimao take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 55 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 24 min on average.
Portimao is approximately 183 km away from Lisbon.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Portimao is:
- 24 coaches a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lisbon to Portimao as scheduled services by train, coach 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 Portimao:
- Coaches from Lisbon to Portimao most often leave from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada).
The following travel companies offer services from Lisbon to Portimao:
- Renex, FlixBus, EVA Transportes or Rede Expressos can get you to Portimao by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Rede Expressos from Lisbon to Portimao for €4 on Omio.
- TAP Portugal or PGA-Portugalia Airlines can take you to Portimao by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for TAP Portugal from Lisbon to Portimao for €44.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal, Intercidades or Alfa Pendular for trains to Portimao. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alfa Pendular Lisbon to Portimao tickets on Omio for €12.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Portimao with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 24 direct coaches a day to Portimao with Renex, FlixBus, EVA Transportes or Rede Expressos.
Direct services to Portimao 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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