Rome2Rio

How to get fromSwitzerland to Albufeiraby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Albufeira

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Switzerland to Albufeira by plane, train, bus, or car

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

  1. Fly Geneva International Airport to Faro Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane GVA - FAO
    6h 35m
    €71–234

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain train Ave
    5. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus bus
    23h 54m
    €352–605

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    37h 13m
    €198–346

  4. Drive  2,155.9 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Albufeiracar car 2,155.9 km
    23h 7m
    €389–562

  5. Fly Zurich Airport to Faro Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane ZRH - FAO
    6h 51m
    €108–277

  6. Fly Geneva International Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane GVA - LIS
    2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    8h 37m
    €80–286

  7. Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BGY - FAO
    8h 48m
    €100–313

  8. Fly Basel to Faro Airport

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane BSL - FAO
    6h 38m
    €77–225

  9. Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane LYS - FAO
    9h 38m
    €113–324

  10. Train, bus via Vila Nova de Gaia

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Marseille to Portobus bus
    4. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain train Ic
    38h 24m
    €363–609

  11. Bus via Vila Nova de Famalicão

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Central de Camionagem de Vila Nova de Famalicãobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem de Vila Nova de Famalicão to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus bus
    41h 17m
    €138–211

  12. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain train Ic5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lisbonbus bus
    4. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain train Ic
    41h 29m
    €311–494

Switzerland to Albufeira by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€352Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Switzerland to Albufeira.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,595.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Albufeira, Portugal?

easyJet, Swiss, and TAP Portugal fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Faro Airport (FAO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Albufeira via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Lisbon in around 37h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Portugal

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There