The average bus between Silves and Alfama takes 5h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Silves to Alfama. 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 5 times a day between Silves and Alfama. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silves is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Alfama at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Silves to Alfama. However, there are services departing from Silves station and arriving at Alfama station via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Silves to Alfama bus services, operated by VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve, depart from Silves station.
Silves to Alfama bus services, operated by VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.
Book your Silves to Alfama bus tickets online with VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve, FlixBus and Carris.
The distance between Silves and Alfama is 179.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
Rede Expressos operates a bus from Silves to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m.