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Coach from Faro to Lisbon

Taking the bus from Faro to Lisbon is a great way to reach Portugal's cosmopolitan capital city. With 18 weekday departures and as many as 20 services at weekends, finding a suitable departure time should be simple. The journey isn't too long, either, with coaches taking around 3 hours 30 minutes to reach various Lisbon bus stations.

How long is the journey by bus from Faro to Lisbon?

Travellers can anticipate varying journey durations when taking the bus from Faro to Lisbon, making it important to check schedules carefully if time is tight. The fastest direct buses reach Lisbon in 2 hours 45 minutes, but the slowest services take as long as 4 hours 45 minutes - a huge discrepancy.

How many coaches are there from Faro to Lisbon?

Passengers always have a wide range of choices to think about when catching a bus from Faro to Lisbon. From Monday to Saturday, there should be 18 direct services that require no changes, and there can be as many as 20 buses on Sundays. Coaches leave as early as 2:30 a.m., and continue every hour or so until just after midnight. So everyone's schedule should be catered for.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Faro to Lisbon?

Departure bus station: The bus from Faro to Lisbon will always depart from Faro's Terminal Rodoviario (bus station). The station can be found on Av. da República, just to the west of the city centre. Leave 10-15 minutes for bus transfers, or 5-10 minutes for taxi journeys. It's a modern facility, with plenty of seating, but shopping for travel items and refreshments before arriving is advisable.

Arrival bus station: Buses to Lisbon could arrive at Sete Rios or Gare Oriente. Sete Rios is the Rede Expressos terminal, and lies just north of the city. Metro transfers from there take under 10 minutes. Gare Oriente is to the north of the centre, and is a less common destination. Again, transfers via metro take around 10 minutes. Both bus stations have toilets, cafes, and information offices, and excellent onward transport connections. 

Which coach providers travel from Faro too Lisbon?

Travellers can book buses from Faro to Lisbon with three major operators: Rede Expressos, Renex, and EVA Transportes. All travel direct to Lisbon and schedule daily departures, with reasonably short journey times.

Rede Expressos Faro to Lisbon

Rede Expressos offers the most frequent service, scheduling 9-10 direct buses every day. Services start early and run until after midnight, but aren't the fastest options. Durations range from 3 hours 30 minutes to over 4 hours 30 minutes, and all buses will arrive at Sete Rios bus station.

EVA Transportes Faro to Lisbon

EVA Transportes schedules 8 direct buses every day from Faro to Lisbon, so are almost as frequent as Rede Expressos. The company schedules departures from 6:00 a.m. until around 7:00 p.m. and tends to be comparatively quick. Expect the fastest EVA services to reach Lisbon in 3 hours, and all run into Sete Rios.

Renex Faro to Lisbon

Renex offers a direct service every day, but schedules far fewer buses than EVA or Rede Expressos. Generally, the company offers a couple of direct buses, and both leave at around breakfast, shortly after 7:00 a.m. Journey times will be between 3 hours 45 minutes and 4 hours 5 minutes. Renex is the only operator which offers services to Oriente - something that passengers may find convenient.

 Faro to Lisbon Coach: Services on Board

When you book a bus from Faro to Lisbon, choosing between First and Second class isn't an option. However, travellers can book in advance to ensure that they have a suitable seat booking. Advance bookings start 30 days before departure. Luggage-wise, Rede Expressos, Renex, and EVA Transportes all allow a single 20 kg item free of charge. Above that point, overweight luggage fees will apply, so it's worth weighing items before arriving at the bus terminal. Bicycles are permitted on all services as well, as long as passengers are willing to pay a  EUR5 surcharge. Bikes also need to be kept in protective packaging to ensure that other luggage remains undamaged. Pets can be transported in appropriate containers. Larger pets can't travel, and all animals carry a fee equivalent to half a normal ticket. None of the carriers on the Faro to Lisbon route offer specific assistance for disabled travellers, and there are no wheelchair friendly seats on-board. This means that mobility-impaired travellers should contact bus companies before booking to ensure that they can travel comfortably and safely.