What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Faro?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Faro is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Faro?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Faro is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €65 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Faro?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Faro. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Faro via Seville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Alicante to Faro?

The distance between Alicante and Faro is 1101 km. The road distance is 785.5 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Faro without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Faro without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 52m and costs €130 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Faro?

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Alicante to Faro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Faro bus from?

Alicante to Faro bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Bus or fly from Alicante to Faro?

The best way to get from Alicante to Faro is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Alicante to Faro bus arrive?

Alicante to Faro bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Faro?

Faro is 1h behind Alicante. It is currently 6:04 PM in Alicante and 5:04 PM in Faro.

Can I drive from Alicante to Faro?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Faro is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Alicante to Faro.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Faro?

Book your Alicante to Faro bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Faro?

There are 4605+ hotels available in Faro.

Alicante to Faro - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Alicante to Faro by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
9h 52m
€134–261
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane ALC - FAO
6h 7m
€67–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)bus ALSA - Gan-Sev
2. Take the bus from Seville to Farobus FlixBus N1785 / ...
14h 5m
€69–120
Drive 785.5 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Farocar 785.5 km
8h 3m
€126–181
Train, bus via Madrid
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huelvatrain Alv / ...
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Tavirabus
10h 45m
€154–254
Train, bus via Córdoba
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Albacetetrain Ave
2. Take the train from Albacete to Cordoba-Centraltrain Alv
3. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Avn / ...
4. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
12h 26m
€93–199
Bus via Terminal Rodoviário de Faro
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)bus ALSA - Gan-Sev
2. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus
14h 15m
€70–125
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane ALC - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Seville to Farobus
7h 13m
€74–170
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane VLC - FAO
7h 58m
€93–226
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane VLC - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Seville to Farobus
9h 19m
€79–179
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane ALC - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain
8h 21m
€92–273

Alicante to Faro by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alicante to Faro.

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Distance: 1,101 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Faro, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Faro via Seville in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and three other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO) 3 times a day.

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