
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 2 m
Buses on 18 Sept
40
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lisbon to Quarteira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Quarteira will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 40 buses from Lisbon to Quarteira, including 29 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Quarteira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a flight costs an average of £175.
Distance: 204 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price | £175 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Quarteira:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Quarteira costing on average £17.
A coach is £167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Quarteira costing on average £175.
Other travel options to Quarteira take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
Coach takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £54. The journey takes 3h 17m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, Alsa.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Quarteira coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 1:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
69+ 91 | 23:45 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 4h40 | 4:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 1:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h25 | 4:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
67+ 91 | 1:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h25 | 4:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 4:30 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h40 | 8:10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 8:10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h55 | 9:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 9:45 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h05 | 10:15 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
94 · 95 | 7:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h55 | 11:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 11:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
67 · 28 | 8:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h55 | 12:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h15 | 12:45 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
67 · 91 | 9:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h15 | 12:45 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 13:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 13:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
69 · 28 | 12:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h05 | 17:05 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 15:10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 16:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
69 · 97 | 13:40 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 4h00 | 17:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
69 · 97 | 14:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h40 | 17:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 17:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 18:10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h40 | 19:10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2h55 | 18:30 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 19:05 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 19:10 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 3h30 | 19:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 19:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 20:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
72+ 95 | 17:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 4h25 | 21:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h05 | 20:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h10 | 21:25 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 21:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h35 | 23:05 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
67 · 91 | 19:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h35 | 23:05 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3h20 | 23:35 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 23:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
67 · 97 | 21:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 4h40 | 1:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 3h10 | 0:40 Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Quarteira run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 204 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 204 km |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Discover the best of Quarteira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Quarteira trip today.
Key archaeological museum built around Roman ruins, with mosaics, artefacts, and interpretation of ancient coastal industry.
Nearby museum in Loulé castle covering local archaeology and history, suitable for a short cultural trip from Quarteira.
Compact municipal art venue hosting rotating exhibitions, useful for seeing contemporary work in central Quarteira.
Wide seaside promenade ideal for walking, beach views, and everyday local atmosphere along Quarteira's waterfront.
Long sandy urban beach backed by the promenade, popular for swimming, sunbathing, and an easy classic Algarve stroll.
Lively marina district with moored yachts, shops, and pedestrian routes, good for an evening walk close to Quarteira.
Grilled sardines are a summer Algarve staple, cooked simply over charcoal and prized for their fresh flavour from the local coast.
Cataplana de marisco is a rich Algarve seafood stew cooked in a copper cataplana pan, combining shellfish, fish, herbs and regional seasoning.
Xarém is a traditional Algarve dish of maize porridge, often served with clams or pork, reflecting the region’s rural and fishing heritage.
Refined restaurant in nearby Vilamoura marina, known for polished service, Portuguese flavours and a more upscale atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant near Quarteira seafront, popular for cataplana, grilled fish and a lively traditional Algarve atmosphere.
Established beachside restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and relaxed coastal dining with sea views.
Moderate for the Algarve. Summer stays cost more, but dining and local buses remain fairly reasonable versus pricier nearby resort towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés, small change is fine. Taxi fares are usually rounded up slightly.
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Terminal Rodoviário de Quarteira -> Praça do Mar, Quarteira
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Quarteira 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 Quarteira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Quarteira buses use the Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios to Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Quarteira bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
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