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from Albufeira to Lisbon

You can get from Albufeira to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Albufeira to Lisbon on 13 Jun we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

02:15Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário3h15 05:30Lisbon
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£151One-way
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02:15Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário3h15 05:30Lisbon
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02:15Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário3h30 05:45Lisbon
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02:15Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário3h45 06:00Lisbon
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11:15Faro Airport0h50 12:05Lisbon Portela Airport
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£961One-way

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Sat
12 Jun
£14Flixbus
£136PGA-Portugalia Airlines
Sun
13 Jun
£9Rede Expressos
£101TAP Portugal
Mon
14 Jun
£5Flixbus
£79TAP Portugal
Tue
15 Jun
£5Renex
£79TAP Portugal
Wed
16 Jun
£5Flixbus
£126PGA-Portugalia Airlines
Thu
17 Jun
£5Flixbus
£81TAP Portugal
Fri
18 Jun
£5Flixbus
£92TAP Portugal
Sat
19 Jun
£5Flixbus
£96TAP Portugal
Sun
20 Jun
£5Flixbus
£79PGA-Portugalia Airlines
Mon
21 Jun
£5Flixbus
£81TAP Portugal
Tue
22 Jun
£5Flixbus
£81PGA-Portugalia Airlines
Wed
23 Jun
£5Flixbus
£79TAP Portugal
Thu
24 Jun
£5Flixbus
£81TAP Portugal
Fri
25 Jun
£5Flixbus
£79PGA-Portugalia Airlines
Sat
26 Jun
£5Flixbus
£92TAP Portugal
Sun
27 Jun
£5Flixbus
£81TAP Portugal
Mon
28 Jun
£5Flixbus
£79TAP Portugal
Tue
29 Jun
£5Flixbus
£79PGA-Portugalia Airlines
Wed
30 Jun
£5Flixbus
£79TAP Portugal
Thu
1 Jul
£4Flixbus
£79TAP Portugal
Fri
2 Jul
£5Flixbus
£79TAP Portugal

How to Travel from Albufeira to Lisbon

To get from Albufeira to Lisbon, travellers can choose between flying, taking the bus, or hopping on the train. Travel time goes from 45 minutes to 3 hours. Like the rest of the Algarve, Albufeira is known for its beaches, the most popular of which are San Rafael, Falesia, and Gale. In Lisbon, top tourist attractions include the quaint Alfama neighbourhood and the Oceanarium.

Train: Trains leave Albufera-Ferreiras station five times per day and take up to 3 hours and 30 minutes to reach the railway station in Lisboa Santa Apolonia, stopping at Lisboa Oriente and Lisboa Entrecampos stations. Train service is provided by CP - Comboios de Portugal.

Bus: Eva Transportes runs 6 intercity buses per day, with departures spread throughout the day. Buses leave from Albufeira's Termina Rodoviario and arrive at Sete Rios bus station, near the zoo. The trip takes just under 3 hours.

Flight: Although there is no airport in Albufeira, Faro International airport is a convenient choice, being only a 40-minute drive away. The flight from Faro International airport to Lisbon takes 45 minutes and is operated by TAP Portugal. There are usually 4 flights per day, and they all arrive at Lisbon Portela.

Travelling from Albufeira to Lisbon: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Albufeira to Lisbon? Coach travel is the cheapest option, although there is very little difference in price between buses and trains.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Albufeira to Lisbon? Flying is the fastest option: planes take only 45 minutes to reach Lisbon.

Travel Tips

Travel from Albufeira to Lisbon
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FAQs
What are my travel options from Albufeira to Lisbon?

There are 2 ways to travel between Albufeira and Lisbon including taking a coach or flight.

How far is it from Albufeira to Lisbon?

You should expect to travel around 122 miles (196 km) from Albufeira to Lisbon.

When going from Albufeira to Lisbon, where do I depart from Albufeira and where do I arrive in Lisbon?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Albufeira to Lisbon:

  • Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Albufeira to Lisbon depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário to Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios.
Which travel companies can help me find a way to get from Albufeira to Lisbon?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Albufeira to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • TAP Portugal can get you to Lisbon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with TAP Portugal from Albufeira to Lisbon for £84 on Omio.
  • Flixbus can take you to Lisbon by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Albufeira to Lisbon for £5.
Is there a direct service to Lisbon from Albufeira?

Yes, there are direct services available between Albufeira and Lisbon with the following travel operators:

  • You can travel directly by plane with PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
  • You can purchase a direct coach with Flixbus, Rede Expressos, Renex or EVA Transportes.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lisbon as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Albufeira and Lisbon.

What other destinations are worth visiting after travelling from Albufeira to Lisbon?
Looking to extend your trip from Albufeira to Lisbon? Many Omio customers who go from Albufeira to Lisbon usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Porto or Paris. If you're looking to explore Madrid, Porto or Paris from Lisbon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
When should I purchase a ticket to Lisbon from Albufeira online to score the best deals?

When planning your trip between Albufeira and Lisbon, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Plane tickets cost on average £84 one way.
  • Coach tickets cost £5 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Albufeira and Lisbon online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

What is the cheapest way to go to Lisbon from Albufeira?

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Albufeira to Lisbon, which costs on average £5.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Lisbon:

A coach journey is usually £79 less than a journey to Lisbon by plane, which costs on average £84 for the same trip.

What is the fastest way from Albufeira to Lisbon?

The fastest way to get to Lisbon from Albufeira is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lisbon that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 2 h 45 min  of travel time.

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