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The cheapest and fastest trains from Porto to Albufeira

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

5 h 19 m

Average duration

5 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

453 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Porto to Albufeira will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

Of the 8 trains that leave Porto for Albufeira every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 453 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 27 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.

Cheapest

IC 722

14:456h53

Porto - Campanhã

21:38Albufeira - Ferreiras

£271One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

IC 520

06:456h22

Porto - Campanhã

13:07Albufeira - Ferreiras

£301One-way

1 change

IC 720

10:456h26

Porto - Campanhã

17:11Albufeira - Ferreiras

£401One-way

1 change

AP 132

13:407h58

Porto - Campanhã

21:38Albufeira - Ferreiras

£451One-way

1 change

AP 130

06:406h27

Porto - Campanhã

13:07Albufeira - Ferreiras

£471One-way

1 change

Porto to Albufeira train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Alfa Pendular AP 180 Alfa PendularAP 180	05:40 Porto - Campanhã	5h19	10:59 Albufeira - Ferreiras	0 changesDirect
Intercidades AP 130 Alfa PendularAP 130	06:40 Porto - Campanhã	6h27	13:07 Albufeira - Ferreiras	1 change
Intercidades IC 520 IntercidadesIC 520	06:45 Porto - Campanhã	6h22	13:07 Albufeira - Ferreiras	1 change
Intercidades AP 120 Alfa PendularAP 120	09:40 Porto - Campanhã	7h31	17:11 Albufeira - Ferreiras	1 change
Intercidades IC 720 IntercidadesIC 720	10:45 Porto - Campanhã	6h26	17:11 Albufeira - Ferreiras	1 change
Intercidades AP 132 Alfa PendularAP 132	13:40 Porto - Campanhã	7h58	21:38 Albufeira - Ferreiras	1 change
Alfa Pendular AP 184 Alfa PendularAP 184	14:40 Porto - Campanhã	5h20	20:00 Albufeira - Ferreiras	0 changesDirect
Intercidades IC 722 IntercidadesIC 722	14:45 Porto - Campanhã	6h53	21:38 Albufeira - Ferreiras	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Porto to Albufeira?

The best time to book your train from Porto to Albufeira is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Porto to Albufeira route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Porto to Albufeira per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Porto to Albufeira.

Trains

from £22

Coaches

from £17

Flights

from £105

Journey information

Overview: Train from Porto to Albufeira

Trains from Porto to Albufeira run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Distance

452 km

Average train duration

6h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

£19

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

6h 20m

First train

06:37

Last train

14:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Train companies: Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains Porto to Albufeira

Travel to Albufeira from Porto from £23 with Omio’s train partners Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular and Intercidades! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Comboios Portugal is the national railway company of Portugal and it operates trains from Porto to Albufeira. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercidades, Interregional, Regional, and Urban trains. Intercidades are the fastest and most comfortable trains, offering direct connections between major cities. Interregional trains are slightly slower, but still offer a comfortable journey. Regional trains are the slowest, but they are the most affordable option. Urban trains are the most convenient way to get around the cities. Comboios Portugal offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Comboios Portugal are Lisbon to Porto, Lisbon to Faro, and Porto to Faro. These routes offer stunning views of the Portuguese countryside and coastline.

Alfa Pendular offers high-speed train services connecting major cities in Portugal and is operated by Comboios de Portugal (CP). Alfa Pendular trains run from Porto to Albufeira with premium express trains reaching speeds of up to 220km/h. They offer a Tourist or standard ticket type with comfortable seats and a Conforto (Comfort) ticket type with more spacious seating. CP's Alfa Pendular trains are an excellent option for your train travel between major Portuguese cities like Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Braga.

Alfa Pendular from Porto to Albufeira train information:

Average Duration: 6 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £23

Comboios de Portugal's Intercidades are intercity train services connecting different regions in Portugal including between Porto to Albufeira. Intecidades trains offer convenient and efficient train travel between major cities in Portugal like Lisbon, Porto & Faro at up top 200km/h. Which is a little slower than the Alfa Penduar services but are often more economical. They offer amenities like comfortable seating, catering onboard, Wi-Fi and they are accessible. Tourist tickets offer the previously mentioned amenities, whilst the Comfort tickets have extra leg room.

Porto to Albufeira train information with Intercidades:

Average Duration: 6 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £29

FAQs: Porto to Albufeira train

FAQs: Travel by train from Porto to Albufeira easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Porto to Albufeira.

Cheap train tickets from Porto to Albufeira can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Porto to Albufeira is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Porto to Albufeira train travel time is 5 h 27 min for the 280 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Porto to Albufeira leaves at 00: 27. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Porto to Albufeira leaves at 23: 40.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Porto to Albufeira without having to change trains with Alfa Pendular. There are 4 direct trains from Porto to Albufeira each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Porto to Albufeira. You can choose between Alfa Pendular or Intercidades. Alfa Pendular trains take around 5 h 27 min Intercidades trains take around 6 h 30 min

Take the Porto to Albufeira train with Alfa Pendular or Intercidades. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Albufeira from Porto as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 40.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Porto - Campanhã, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Albufeira - Ferreiras, located 5.1 miles (8.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Porto to Albufeira by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Porto to Albufeira including taking a coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Porto and Albufeira

Porto

Albufeira

The major train station for departures in Porto is Porto - Campanhã. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Porto - Campanhã for your trip from Porto to Albufeira.

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