There are 7 ways to get from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela by bus, train, car, plane, or towncar
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Bus via Lisbon
best- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus 95 | Loulé / ...
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus 33 | Lisboa / ...
7h 31m€68–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus 63 | Lagos / ...
9h 6m€62–118Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbonbus
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Abrantestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Abrantes to Covilhatrain Ic
8h 39m€82–137Drive 443 km
- Drive from Albufeira to Serra da Estrelacar 443 km
6h 2m€69–100Fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar, bus
- Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane FAO - OPO
- Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Guardatowncar
- Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda to Central de Camionagem da Covilhãbus
7h 13m€326–458Train
- Take the train from Albufeira - Ferreiras to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Abrantestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Abrantes to Covilhatrain Ic
10h 37m€90–159Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
- Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane FAO - LIS
- Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Abrantestrain
- Take the train from Abrantes to Covilhatrain
8h 40m€124–295
Faro Airport (FAO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira and arriving at Central de Camionagem da Covilhã via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela. However, there are services departing from Albufeira - Ferreiras and arriving at Covilha via Lisboa Oriente and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Albufeira and Serra da Estrela is 558 km. The road distance is 443 km.
The best way to get from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela without a car is to bus via Lisbon which takes 7h 31m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela, including transfers.
Albufeira to Serra da Estrela bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira station.
Albufeira to Serra da Estrela train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Albufeira - Ferreiras station.
The best way to get from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela is to bus via Lisbon which takes 7h 31m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Serra da Estrela, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Serra da Estrela via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and Central de Camionagem da Covilhã in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Serra da Estrela via Ferreiras - Estação CP, Albufeira - Ferreiras, Lisboa Oriente, Abrantes, and Covilha in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Faro Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Faro Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–150
Flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Abrantes to Covilha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Albufeira - Ferreiras to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Abrantes to Covilha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Lisboa Oriente to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
Train from Abrantes to Covilha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
Bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes da Guarda to Central de Camionagem da Covilhã
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Guarda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €255
- Website
- https://www.vmtransfers.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Albufeira to Serra da Estrela bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.
Albufeira to Serra da Estrela train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albufeira to Serra da Estrela is 443 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Albufeira to Serra da Estrela.
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