The cheapest and fastest coaches from Albufeira to Portimao
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Albufeira to Portimao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albufeira to Portimao will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 17 buses that leave Albufeira for Portimao every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 26 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 30 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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Live departures
Albufeira to Portimao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Portimao coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:50 Albufeira | 0h30 | 06:20 Portimao | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:45 Albufeira | 0h30 | 18:15 Portimao | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:15 Albufeira | 0h45 | 20:00 Portimao | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Albufeira | 0h30 | 20:45 Portimao | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 00:15 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 01:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0h45 | 04:30 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Albufeira to Portimao
Buses from Albufeira to Portimao run on average 11 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 26 km distance in 30m.
Distance 26 km |
Average bus duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve from Albufeira to PortimaoYou can travel by bus between Albufeira to Portimao with Alsa, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Albufeira to Portimao coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albufeira to Portimao 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 Portimao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Albufeira, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Albufeira, Av. Da Liberdade and Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário. When arriving in Portimao, you can end your trip in coach stations like Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) and Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. Das Comunidades Lusíadas).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Albufeira, Av. Da Liberdade, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albufeira and Portimao
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Restaurante O Charneco (0.5 km)
- Tasca do Petrol (0.7 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 21, 31 Train: Linha do Algarve
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