How to get to Lisbon from Faro

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Compare train, coach and flight for Faro to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Faro to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a flight costs an average of £302.

Distance: 216 km

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£302

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£17

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£12

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Cheapest

£65

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4h 40m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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3h 57m

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3h 27m

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30m

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4h 18m

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3h 48m

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30m

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2h 47m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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TAP Portugal

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The cheapest way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is a coach with an average price of £12.

This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lisbon:

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Lisbon costing on average £17.

A coach is £290 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lisbon costing on average £302.

The fastest way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 18m.

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Faro and Lisbon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 40m by flight vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £302 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Faro to Lisbon

How to get to Lisbon from Faro by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    20:303h40
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    0:10Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    20:303h40
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    0:10Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1906
    18:100h55
    Faro Airport
    19:05Humberto Delgado Airport
    £2121One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 672
    14:153h32
    Faro station
    17:47Lisboa - Entrecampos
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 674
    18:153h32
    Faro station
    21:47Lisboa - Entrecampos
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 670
    9:153h32
    Faro station
    12:47Lisboa - Entrecampos
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Rede Expressos
    17:003h45
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    20:45Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Rede Expressos
    14:453h55
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    18:40Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Rede Expressos
    19:153h55
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    23:10Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1908
    6:050h55
    Faro Airport
    7:00Humberto Delgado Airport
    £2971One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1902
    11:150h55
    Faro Airport
    12:10Humberto Delgado Airport
    £5011One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Lisbon by ferry

The most popular day trips by ferry from Lisbon are Cacilhas, Sintra, Cascais, Barreiro and Setúbal. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lisbon on Omio.

A view of Sintra

Day trip from Lisbon to Sintra by ferry

Why visit Sintra for the day?

Sintra is a historic hill town known for its Romanticist palaces, wooded setting and cool, misty air. Palácio da Pena and the old centre give it a distinctive storybook character shaped by royalty and grand estates.

A view of Cascais

Day trip from Lisbon to Cascais by ferry

Why visit Cascais for the day?

Cascais is a stylish Atlantic seaside town known for its beaches, marina and historic centre. Once a fishing port and royal summer retreat, it feels refined yet relaxed, with ocean walks and easy access to Boca do Inferno.

A view of Setúbal

Day trip from Lisbon to Setúbal by ferry

Why visit Setúbal for the day?

Setúbal is a port city on the Sado estuary known for seafood, especially choco frito, and the nearby Arrábida coast. It feels practical and maritime, with busy markets, a lived-in waterfront and close links to nature.

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FAQs: Faro to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon 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 Faro to Lisbon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Faro and Lisbon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is a coach with an average price of £12.

This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lisbon:

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Faro to Lisbon costing on average £17.

A coach is £290 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lisbon costing on average £302.

The fastest way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 18m.

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

The Faro to Lisbon distance is approximately 216 km.
The average frequency per day from Faro to Lisbon is:
  • Around 68 coaches per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Faro to Lisbon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Faro station and arrive in Lisbon - Oriente.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Faro to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lisbon by coach.
  • Travel with Icelandair, TAP Portugal, Luxair to go to Lisbon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Faro to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
  • 60 direct coaches per day with Rede Expressos, Alsa, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Faro to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Faro to Lisbon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Lisbon, you can ride Tram 28 through historic neighbourhoods, discover the narrow streets and traditional Fado music of Alfama, stroll through the trendy LX Factory, and visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum for a diverse art collection. Enjoy a sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Notable sights include Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, Oceanário de Lisboa, and Lisbon Cathedral.
A stay of three to four days in Lisbon is generally recommended to explore the city's main attractions, enjoy its vibrant neighbourhoods, and experience its rich cultural heritage.

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