The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portalegre to Faro
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portalegre to Faro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portalegre to Faro will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Portalegre for Faro every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 257 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Portalegre to Faro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portalegre to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 257 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portalegre to Faro bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portalegre to Faro coaches for tomorrow, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:30 Portalegre | 5h40 | 12:10 Faro | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Portalegre | 7h50 | 19:50 Faro | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portalegre to Faro
Buses from Portalegre to Faro run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 257 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 257 km |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Bus providers: Citi Express, Rede Expressos from Portalegre to FaroYou can travel by bus between Portalegre to Faro with Citi Express, Rede Expressos for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Portalegre to Faro coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portalegre to Faro 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 Faro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Portalegre, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo, Portalegre and Portalegre, Rua Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira. When arriving in Faro, you can end your trip in coach stations like Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses), Faro, Airport and Faro.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário - Rodoviária do Alentejo, which is located around 0.4 miles (654 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses), located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portalegre and Faro
- Free Wi-Fi
- Portuguese Café (in the station)
- Fast-food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 14
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