The cheapest and fastest coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
63
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Albufeira to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albufeira to Lisbon will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 63 buses that leave Albufeira for Lisbon every day 61 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 197 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.







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Compare coach, train and flight for Albufeira to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a flight costs an average of £45.
Distance: 197 km
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £96 Average Price |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Albufeira to Lisbon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Lisbon coaches for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 14:15 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 17:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 17:25 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 17:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h05 | 17:35 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 18:10 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 18:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 18:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 18:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 19:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
95 · 2 | 16:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h45 | 21:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 19:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h05 | 19:35 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h55 | 19:35 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 20:05 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 20:25 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 20:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 21:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h30 | 21:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h45 | 21:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 20:40 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 20:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 20:55 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h50 | 20:50 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 21:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
95 · 6 | 19:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 22:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 21:55 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 22:55 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h05 | 23:20 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 23:10 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 23:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:35 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h00 | 23:35 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h50 | 00:05 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 00:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 3h45 | 02:20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 01:55 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 01:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 00:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 03:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 00:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h10 | 03:40 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 04:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h10 | 04:40 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 04:25 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 04:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 02:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h29 | 05:44 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 02:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h45 | 06:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 02:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h14 | 05:29 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 05:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 08:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 08:55 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h15 | 09:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 09:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:15 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h55 | 10:10 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 10:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 10:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 10:25 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 10:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h05 | 11:35 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 11:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 11:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h50 | 12:50 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 13:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 13:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 14:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
95 · 46 | 11:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h30 | 16:00 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 14:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 14:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h55 | 14:55 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 15:35 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 2h45 | 15:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 3h25 | 16:25 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 2h45 | 16:20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
Buses from Albufeira to Lisbon run on average 62 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 60 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 197 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 197 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 60 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Citi Express, EVA Transportes from Albufeira to LisbonYou can travel by bus between Albufeira to Lisbon with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Citi Express, EVA Transportes for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon
Heading to Lisbon from Albufeira? Coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon offer a safe, comfortable, and cost effective means of transport. The buses take approximately three hours to cover the 122-mile distance.
How long Is the journey from Albufeira to Lisbon?
The fastest buses plying the Albufeira to Lisbon trip take as little as two hours and 45 minutes to complete the journey. However, the average travel time to Lisbon from Albufeira is three hours.
Buses that depart Albufeira in the morning arrive well before noon. As such, travellers can arrive at Lisbon, attend to their business and return to Albufeira all within one day.
How many coaches are there from Albufeira to Lisbon?
Every day, there are 11 buses that depart Albufeira Station heading towards Lisbon. This means there is a bus departing the station almost every hour with peak hours seeing more departures. Therefore, it's hard to miss a bus to Lisbon from Albufeira.
Most of the coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon offer direct trips meaning travellers do not have to change buses or endure time-wasting stopovers. And, with the right timing, travellers can catch the fast buses that take only two hours and 45 minutes.
Connecting buses can take almost three and a half hours to get passengers to Lisbon. However, they are suitable for travellers who are not in a hurry and are on a tighter budget.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses From Albufeira to Lisbon?
Departure bus station: Travellers heading to Lisbon can find buses at the Albufeira Bus Station. The station is located in the Callicos district on the northern side of the town near the city campsite. Albufeira Bus Station serves as the main transport hub in the town. Travellers waiting for their buses can enjoy free WiFi at the station or grab a bite to eat at one of the cafes.
Arrival bus station: On arrival, coaches will drop passengers off at the Sete Rios Station. This is one of the major bus terminals in Lisbon and offers express services to cities across Portugal. The station is on the northern side of Lisbon. Travellers can grab a snack at one of the cafes at the station.
Which coach providers travel from Albufeira to Lisbon?
There are two bus companies that operate coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon. These are Rede Expressos, Renex and Eva Mundial Turismo. Both bus providers offer direct trips to Lisbon from Albufeira. Their departures are spread throughout the day.
Travellers who need to be in Lisbon very early in the morning can catch a Renex late-night bus that arrives in Lisbon shortly after midnight. Alternatively, there are overnight buses from Rede Expressos that arrive in Lisbon before 6:00 a.m. This is just in time for a passenger to have breakfast and head to their meeting.
Though Eva Mundial Turismo does not operate as many buses as Rede Expressos and Renex, their coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon will get travellers there in less than three hours.
Rede Expressos Coaches Albufeira to Lisbon
There are up to five Rede Expressos buses that depart to Lisbon from Albufeira every day. Among these buses are a late-night and overnight coach. The rest are spread throughout the day. Most of their coaches offer direct trips without interruptions, but they also have a connecting bus.
Renex Coaches Albufeira to Lisbon
Renex has four buses that depart Albufeira for Lisbon every day. Their departures begin in the morning, and they have one late night bus. Renex offers direct trips to Lisbon from Albufeira.
Eva Turismo Coaches Albufeira to Lisbon
At least two buses depart Albufeira for Lisbon every day. Their coaches are suitable for travellers who are in a hurry as they only take two hours and 45 minutes to arrive.
Albufeira to Lisbon: services on board
Rede Expressos: Travellers are allowed to bring one carry-on bag and have another checked bag which should not weigh more than 20 kg. Though the seats are standard, the buses are comfortable to travel in. Passengers can use the WiFi available to catch up with friends on social media or respond to work emails.
Renex: Onboard Renex coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon, passengers have access to WiFi and power outlets to ensure their devices have enough power on arrival. The buses also have a toilet, as well as air conditioning, which is especially helpful for afternoon travellers.
Eva Turismo: Passengers on the Eva Turismo coaches are allowed to bring one bag to be stored underneath the bus and one carry-on bag. Their coaches offer comfortable seating. On the same note, the buses have air conditioning. Travellers can pass the time online by using the free WiFi available. The buses also have power outlets and an onboard toilet.
FAQs: Albufeira to Lisbon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albufeira to Lisbon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albufeira and Lisbon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 9, 10, 11 Train: Albufeira-Ferreiras
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station)
- Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km)
- Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 726, 731, 746, 755, 758 Metro: Blue Train: Sintra
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station)
- Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 705, 725, 744, 759, 782 Metro: Red Train: Regional, Intercity, Alfa Pendular
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