What is the cheapest way to get from Portugal to El Algarve?

The cheapest way to get from Portugal to El Algarve is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portugal to El Algarve?

The fastest way to get from Portugal to El Algarve is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Portugal and El Algarve?

No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to El Algarve. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at Trebujena via Lisbon and Sevilla - Estación de Autobuses Pza de Armas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Portugal and El Algarve?

No, there is no direct train from Portugal to El Algarve. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Lebrija via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Merida and Sevilla-Santa Justa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Portugal to El Algarve?

The distance between Portugal and El Algarve is 596 km. The road distance is 473.1 km.

How do I travel from Portugal to El Algarve without a car?

The best way to get from Portugal to El Algarve without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 31m and costs €70 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Portugal to El Algarve?

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Portugal to El Algarve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portugal to El Algarve bus from?

Portugal to El Algarve bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon station.

Where do I catch the Portugal to El Algarve train from?

Portugal to El Algarve train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.

Train or bus from Portugal to El Algarve?

The best way to get from Portugal to El Algarve is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Portugal to El Algarve bus arrive?

Portugal to El Algarve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Seville station.

Where does the Portugal to El Algarve train arrive?

Portugal to El Algarve train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.

Can I drive from Portugal to El Algarve?

Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to El Algarve is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Portugal to El Algarve.

Where can I stay near El Algarve?

There are 3154+ hotels available in El Algarve.

Portugal to El Algarve - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Portugal to El Algarve by train, bus, train (Renfe), 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 Entrecampos to Farotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrijatrain
9h 31m
€72–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Sevillebus FlixBus N1785 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Estación de Autobuses Pza de Armas to Trebujenabus M-965 / ...
10h 55m
€50–93
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Meridatrain Alv / ...
4. Take the train from Merida to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Re
5. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrijatrain
12h 30m
€90–136
Drive 473.1 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to El Algarvecar 473.1 km
5h 52m
€86–124
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Seville Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane OPO - SVQ
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrijatrain
5h 58m
€73–191
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Seville Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane LIS - SVQ
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrijatrain
5h 47m
€71–229
Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Faro Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane LIS - FAO
2. Take the bus from Faro Airport to Sevilla Santa Justabus
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrijatrain
7h 46m
€94–288

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Seville Airport (SVQ) flights

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Map of how to get from Portugal to El Algarve.

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Distance: 596.3 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Portugal and El Algarve, Spain?

You can take a bus from Martim Moniz to El Algarve via Estação Oriente, Lisbon, Sevilla - Estación de Autobuses Pza de Armas, and Trebujena in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to El Algarve via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Merida, Sevilla-Santa Justa, and Lebrija in around 12h 30m.

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