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How to get fromAlbufeira to Culatra Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 1010 bus, Speed boat

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Farobus bus 1010 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Faro - Portas do Mar to Ilha Desertaferry ferry Faro
    1h 49m
    €16–25

  2. Line 1010 bus, Speed boat via Culatra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Farobus bus 1010 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Faro - Portas do Mar to Culatraferry ferry Faro
    2h 4m
    €6–28

  3. Bus, train, Speed boat

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Ferreiras - Estação CPbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albufeira - Ferreiras to Farotrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Faro - Portas do Mar to Culatraferry ferry
    2h 49m
    €8–33

  4. Bus, Speed boat

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Faro - Terminal Rodoviáriobus bus 9 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Faro - Portas do Mar to Ilha Desertaferry ferry Faro
    3h 21m
    €19–34

Albufeira to Culatra Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Culatra Island, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Albufeira to Culatra Island. However, you can take the line 1010 bus to Faro, walk to Faro - Portas do Mar, then take the ferry to Ilha Deserta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Culatra via Ferreiras - Estação CP, Albufeira - Ferreiras, Faro, and Faro - Portas do Mar in around 2h 49m.

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