The cheapest and fastest coaches from Faro Airport to Portimao
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Faro Airport to Portimao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Faro Airport to Portimao will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 13 buses that leave Faro Airport for Portimao every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
FlixBus20:201h40Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)22:00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:001h15Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)11:15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:351h40Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)10:15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:001h40Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)15:40Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£71One-way0 changes
94 · 679:102h35Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)11:45Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£81One-way1 change
FlixBus10:001h15Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)11:15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£61One-way0 changes
Normal11:451h30Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)13:15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£91One-way0 changes
Normal20:151h30Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)21:45Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£91One-way0 changes
Normal17:451h30Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)19:15Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£211One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:201h40Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses)22:00Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada)£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Faro Airport to Portimao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Faro Airport to Portimao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 52 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Faro Airport to Portimao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Faro Airport to Portimao coaches for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94 · 67 | 13:40 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 3h15 | 16:55 Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 1h40 | 15:40 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h30 | 19:15 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
69 · 67 | 19:25 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h50 | 21:15 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 change | |
11 · 67 | 19:40 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 3h30 | 23:10 Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 1 change | |
Normal | 20:15 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h30 | 21:45 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 1h40 | 22:00 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
69 · 67 | 22:10 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 2h55 | 1:05 Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
69 · 67 | 5:10 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 4h25 | 9:35 Portimão, Praia da Rocha (Av. das Comunidades Lusíadas) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:35 Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 1h40 | 10:15 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
94 · 67 | 9:10 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 2h35 | 11:45 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Faro, Aeroporto (Parque 5 - Autocarros / Buses) | 1h15 | 11:15 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:45 Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) | 1h30 | 13:15 Portimão, Bus Terminal (Rua da Abicada) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Faro Airport to Portimao coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to find the best option for your trip from Faro Airport to Portimao.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve to find the best option for your trip from Faro Airport to Portimao.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Faro Airport to Portimao.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Faro Airport to Portimao
Buses from Faro Airport to Portimao run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:20, the last at 20:20. The fastest coach covers the 52 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 8:20 |
Last bus 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve from Faro Airport to PortimaoYou can travel by bus between Faro Airport to Portimao with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Faro Airport to Portimao coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faro Airport 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- 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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- 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).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- 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 Faro Airport and Portimao
- 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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