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How to get fromMalta to Portimãoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Malta to Portimão by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Faro Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane MLA - FAO
    2. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    10h 8m
    €86–170

  2. Fly to Seville Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane MLA - SVQ
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Tavirabus bus
    3. Take the train from Tavira to Portimaotrain train
    11h 45m
    €90–250

  3. Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane MLA - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train
    10h 34m
    €104–322

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Faro Airport (FAO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,088.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Malta and Portimão, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Portimão. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Faro Airport (FAO), walk to Faro Airport, take the line 16 bus to Faro - Estação CP, walk to Faro, then take the train to Portimao. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Seville Airport (SVQ), walk to Aeropuerto de Sevilla, take the bus to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas), take the bus to Tavira, walk to Tavira, then take the train to Portimao.

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