You can get from Albufeira to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
To get from Albufeira to Lisbon on 29 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 122 miles (196 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £9 - £96 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £9 • 2 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £96 • 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Rede Expressos, TAP Portugal or Comboios De Portugal |
Travel 122 miles (196 km) by coach, flight or train between Albufeira and Lisbon. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £9. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Rede Expressos, TAP Portugal or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travellers can even take a direct 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.
You can travel to Lisbon from Albufeira 3 different ways: coach, flight or train.
The cheapest way from Albufeira to Lisbon is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £9 compared to other travel options to Lisbon:
A coach is about £87 less than a flight, which costs on average £96 for this route.
A coach is generally £3 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £11 from Albufeira to Lisbon.
The quickest way to travel from Albufeira to Lisbon is by flight, which takes on average 45 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by coach can take 2 h 45 min on average.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h 41 min of travel time.
The distance from Albufeira to Lisbon is approximately 122 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Albufeira to Lisbon is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Albufeira to Lisbon as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Albufeira to Lisbon:
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