Faro to Portimao train with Comboios De Portugal

Train Faro Portimão

Portimão is approximately34 miles (55 km)by train from Faro. If this is a journey you are considering, taking the train from Faro to Portimão is one of the fastest and most economic ways to accomplish this journey. There are up to 9 trains that make the journey by train from Faro to Portimão daily and will get you there in under 1h 30min. You could travel by train from Faro – Portimão as early as 7:11 a.m. and as late as 8:50 p.m. on most days of the week. Trains from Faro to Portimão are staggered throughout the day and offer the best option to complete this journey. Search the Omio app for competitive Faro – Portimão train price tickets.

Faro to Portimão Train Time: Daily Departures

You will find up to 10 trains departing from Faro to Portimão on any given day, trains depart at various times throughout the day and mostly go directly from Faro to Portimão. The first Faro Portimão train departs as early as 7:11 a.m. and will get you into Portimão at approximately 8:38 a.m., completing the journey in around 1h 27min. If you are looking to find a late train, the last train to Portimão from Faro, departs Faro at 8:50 p.m. and will arrive into Portimão at around 10:04, a train journey time of roughly 1h 14min. For the most up to date train schedule from Faro to Portimão, visit Omio for a full timetable.

Boarding your train Faro Portimão

Trains to Portimão from Faro depart from Faro Central Station, around a 14-minute walk from the city centre. It is recommended that you arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your train is due to depart to go through any necessary checks and locate your platform. The station is fairly small with all trains depart on the ground level, check the electronic screens provided at the station to locate your platform.

Faro: View of the famous Belmarco Mansion. Source: Shutterstock

Where does the train depart in Faro and arrive in Portimão?

All trains from Faro to Portimão depart from Faro Train Station, which is located about 5.5 km from the city centre and about a 14-minute walk. The station is connected to a fairly good public transport and can be reached by local buses with various taxis available too.

Trains to Portimão from Faro arrive at Portimão Train Station, a local station served by regional trains in the centre of the city.

When is the best time to book your train ticket Faro Portimão?

There are cheap train tickets available for trains from Faro to Portimão up to seven days before departure. Book your train ticket in advance to get a cheap train from Faro to Portimão.

The cheapest train from Faro to Portimão can be found if you travel outside peak hours. Travelling outside busy hours is a sure way of getting cheap train tickets from Faro to Portimão.

With various train options on the train journey from Faro to Portimão, pick a slow train with a stop or two to take advantage of cheap train tickets, you will also get to discover a new place. Using the Omio app is a good way to find Faro – Portimão train price comparisons.

What to see between Faro and Portimão

The 34 mile train journey from Faro to Portimão covers some of the Algarve’s jaw dropping landscapes dotted by incredible flora and fauna native to this region. It’s fascinating to see the scenery change from one area to another.

• The train will go through the very affluent Almancil, a part of the Golden Triangle of the Algarve and thought to be the gateway to the region. It is one of Portugal’s most beautiful areas on the southern coastline dotted with charming whitewashed fishing villages and rugged coastlines and very much a popular travel destination.
• Your train journey will continue through such quaint villages like Boliqueime, an example of a typical Portuguese village, and one of many found on the southern coast of Portugal that is surrounded by almond groves and pine trees.
• Another notable town along the way is in the Lagoa region, Estombar, whose old town’s cobbled street’s centre is flanked by more whitewashed houses and has stunning beaches that stretch out for miles.

Information on Portimão Railway Station

Trains from Faro to Portimão arrive at Portimão Train Station located towards the northern end of the city centre, served by regional and inter-regional trains as well as local buses. There are car parking facilities available right outside the station.

• The station has waiting facilities that include a toilet and a café, but has many other eateries and shops in the vicinity.
• Within an eight-minute walk from the station, you will come to the sea front which has a pedestrianised walkway lined with palm trees and benches to rest on. Both the Vasco da Gama pier and the Museum of Portimão can be found here.

Night trains Faro Portimão

Given that the train journey from Faro to Portimão is so short, it takes an average of 1h 14min so there are no night trainson this route. The trains do however, go on until late in the night should you have things to do during the day. You can catch a late train from Faro to Portimão as late as 8:50 p.m. when the last train departs. Train times may vary on certain days of the week including the weekend and Public Holidays.

Comboios De Portugal trains Faro to Portimão

Camboios De Portugal is the main provider of trains in Portugal and runs the fast trains from Faro to Portimão. The service operates up to 10 trainsalmost every day of the week from Faro to Portimão. The first CP train Faro Portimão sets off at around 7:11 a.m., with another five trains departing approximately every other hour until noon. The last CP train from Faro to Portimão leaves at about 8:50 p.m.

Trains Faro to Portimão: Sustainable Travel

The effects of climate change have never been more apparent than they are now. It is therefore necessary to do our bit for the environment by making informed choices, especially with regards to travel, one of the easiest places we can make a difference.

It’s thought train travel is a much more sustainable way of travel compared to air and car travel so it's a great way to address our carbon footprint. CP strive to reduce its ecological footprint and as such have implemented an Environmental Management System to help them achieve this goal. Next time you need to travel from Faro to Portimão, take the train and apart from giving you the chance to seat back and enjoy a stunning countryside; it is also a better economic choice as train fares are quite reasonable.

Comboios De Portugal train Faro to Portimão: Services on Board

CP runs the fast-speed Intercidades trains on the Faro to Portimão route. The trains offer two classes of travel, a First and Economy Class seat. Both have comfortable seats, configured in two by two in the economy class with a choice of 2 by 1 in the first class. Trains have complimentary WiFi with power sockets which may need to be shared in the economy carriages. There are washrooms on all the trains and a buffet car where you can enjoy various choices of meals and snacks. Other services include:

• Passengers are allowed one piece of large luggage, and an extra hand luggage too for those things you need to keep close to you. Should you however wish to carry another piece of large luggage, no need to worry, you can bring it along for a small surcharge.
• Pets can travel for free on all CP trains as long as they are in an appropriate container that can be carried as hand luggage. This container cannot weigh more than 10 kgs and can’t be larger than 60x35x35 cm. Assistance dogs are allowed but have to be kept on a short leash and carry an up to date Vaccination Certificate. Should you wish to travel with a larger pet, you will need to purchase a ticket, but it also needs to be on a leash and wear a muzzle. Guide and assistance dogs travel free.
• There are wheelchair priority spaces on every carriage, however, they are limited so make sure you book yours in advance to avoid disappointment.
• Bicycles not weighing more than 15 kg are transported freely but spaces are limited. You must get a ticket for your bicycle from the inspector who will let you know whether there’s space on board, before boarding your train. However, it can also be brought on board if it is dismantled and can fit in an appropriate carrier, so can scooters.

When to book your train tickets from Faro to Portimão?

There are large savings to be made if you book your train ticket from Faro to Portimão in advance. You can make savings of up to 65% on a train ticket if you book it at least eight days before travel.

CP offers various discounts and promotions all the time so look out for this when you book your ticket. You could get cheap train tickets from Faro to Portimão if you are flexible with your travel dates and take advantage of these promotions.

For the cheapest train tickets from Faro to Portimão, aim to book your train ticket Faro to Portimãoas far in advanceas possible. Try Omio when searching for train tickets, you will be surprised at the offers on Faro to Portimão train price tickets.

To Portimão by train – travel tips

The port city of Portimão is one of the largest in the Algarve and thought to have the best beaches in the area too. For more ideas on where else to visit whilst in Portugal, visit The Window Seat travel magazine by Omio. In the meantime, there is much more to this beautiful city than its beaches alone.

• It would however, be remiss not to visit one of its many beaches; the best being Praia da Rocha on which also stands the Santa Catarina Fortress. Destroyed during an earthquake in 1755, the fortress has been fully restored and is open to the public.
• Perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy this region is to take a catamaran cruise which sail along the western coast of the Algarve. You will have chances to stop along the way for picnic lunches on stunning beaches and also explore incredible caves such as the Benagil.
• This is a city that has something for everyone, those of the curious and historic minds can visit and explore the complex and pre-historic tombs of Alcatar which have baffled archaeologists and historians alike. There are around 18 burial sites in total.
• For one of the most unforgettable experiences, take a jeep safari to explore the surrounding area, Monchique and Sagres have some of the most breath taking landscapes and the sunsets are simply magnificent.

Portimao: View of the bay of Ferragudo. Source: Shutterstock

What are the other cities to go to from Portimão?

Portugal has so much to offer so your trip doesn’t have to end in Portimão. You could visit Braga",Porto. Other places to travel to in Portugal include Fatima and Vila do Conde. You could even travel to Seville in Spain from here.