There are 4 ways to get from Setúbal to Algarve by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pinhal Novo to Tunestrain Ic
3h 21m€47–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Almada - Centro Sul to Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messinesbus 90 | Lisboa
5h 17m€21–53Drive 208.8 km
- Drive from Setúbal to Algarvecar 208.8 km
2h 3m€33–47Bus via Faro
- Take the bus from Interface de Transportes de Setúbal to Farobus N1016
8h 32m€35–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Setúbal to Algarve is to bus which costs €20 - €55 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Setúbal to Algarve is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Setúbal to Algarve. However, there are services departing from Interface de Transportes de Setúbal and arriving at Alte via Almada - Centro Sul and Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Setúbal to Algarve. However, there are services departing from Praca Do Quebedo and arriving at Tunes via Pinhal Novo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Setúbal and Algarve is 246 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Setúbal to Algarve without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Setúbal to Algarve, including transfers.
Setúbal to Algarve bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Almada - Centro Sul station.
Setúbal to Algarve train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Pinhal Novo station.
The best way to get from Setúbal to Algarve is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €55 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Setúbal, Portugal and Algarve, Portugal?
Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Pinhal Novo to Tunes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Almada - Centro Sul to Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Pinhal Novo to Tunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Almada - Centro Sul to Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Interface de Transportes de Setúbal to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Setúbal to Algarve bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de São Bartolomeu de Messines station.
Setúbal to Algarve train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Tunes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Setúbal to Algarve is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Setúbal to Algarve.
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