The average bus between Málaga and Portimão takes 10h 35m and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Málaga to Portimão. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Málaga and Portimão. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Portimão at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Portimão. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Portimão station via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Málaga to Portimão bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.
Málaga to Portimão bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Portimão station.
Book your Málaga to Portimão bus tickets online with ALSA and Rede Expressos.
The distance between Málaga and Portimão is 368.9 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Portimão via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses in around 8h.