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You can get from Albufeira to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Albufeira to Lisbon on 3 Dec we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Albufeira and Lisbon
 | Distance | 122 miles (196 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight or coach |
 | Ticket price range | £9 - £102 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £9 • 2 h 45 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £102 • 45 min |
 | Popular travel companies | TAP Portugal or Flixbus |
Travel 122 miles (196 km) by flight or coach from Albufeira to 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 route are TAP Portugal or Flixbus among others. Travellers can even take a direct flight or coach from Albufeira to Lisbon.
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
You can travel to Lisbon from Albufeira 2 different ways: flight or coach.
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 £93 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Lisbon costing on average £102.
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, travelling by coach can take you on average 2 h 45 min.
Lisbon is approximately 122 miles (196 km) away from Albufeira.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Albufeira to Lisbon:
- Coaches from Albufeira to Lisbon most often leave from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Albufeira to Lisbon:
- You can travel from Albufeira to Lisbon by flight with TAP Portugal. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £102 with TAP Portugal from Albufeira to Lisbon.
- You can take a coach from Albufeira to Lisbon with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for £9 with Flixbus from Albufeira to Lisbon.
Yes, there are direct services available from Albufeira to Lisbon with the following travel operators:
- You can take a direct flight with PGA-Portugalia Airlines or TAP Portugal.
- You'll find direct coaches 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 from Albufeira to Lisbon.
When planning your trip to Lisbon from Albufeira, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Plane tickets cost on average £102 one way.
- Coach tickets are costing £9 one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets to Lisbon from Albufeira online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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