How to get to Faro from Lisbon

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lisbon to Faro

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 £10, while a flight costs an average of £329.

Distance: 216 km

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Coach
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Driving

£17

Average Price

£10

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Cheapest

£329

Average Price

£63

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 18m

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30m

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4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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30m

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5h 13m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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2h 0m

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2h 44m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.3kg

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CO2 emissions

Comboios De Portugal

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Rede Expressos

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TAP Portugal

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Faro is a coach with an average price of £10.

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

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Faro costing on average £17.

A coach is £319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Faro costing on average £329.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Faro is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Faro take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 17m.

Flight takes on average 5h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Faro including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £329 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-266.18. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 44m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Lisbon to Faro

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:003h30
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    12:30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:003h30
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    12:30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1905
    16:300h50
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    17:20Faro Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 570
    10:103h21
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    13:31Faro station
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 574
    18:403h22
    Lisboa - Entrecampos
    22:02Faro station
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 570
    10:023h29
    Lisbon - Oriente
    13:31Faro station
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:303h40
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    10:10Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:303h45
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    12:15Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:303h30
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    16:00Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1901
    9:350h50
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    10:25Faro Airport
    £1981One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1907
    23:000h50
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    23:50Faro Airport
    £3751One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Lisbon to Faro

Travel to Faro 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 Lisbon to Faro.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Faro including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Faro is a coach with an average price of £10.

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

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Faro costing on average £17.

A coach is £319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Faro costing on average £329.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Faro is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Faro take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 17m.

Flight takes on average 5h 13m.

The Lisbon to Faro distance is approximately 216 km.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Faro is:
  • Around 61 coaches per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Faro 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 Lisbon to Faro:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arrive in Faro station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Faro, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Faro by coach.
  • Travel with azores airlines, Icelandair, TAP Portugal, Luxair to go to Faro by flight.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Faro by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Faro with the following travel companies:
  • 57 direct coaches per day with Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Citi Express.
  • 3 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Faro often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Lagos, Porto, Albufeira, Tavira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Faro and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lisbon to Faro, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Faro, you can explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets and charming architecture. Relax at Praia de Faro, a popular beach perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Discover the local cuisine at a traditional Portuguese restaurant. Enjoy a boat tour around the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park. Don't miss the historic Arco da Vila, Sé Cathedral for panoramic views, Museu Municipal de Faro for local history, and the baroque Igreja do Carmo with its Chapel of Bones. You can also attend a cultural event or festival in Faro.
A stay of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient to explore Faro's main attractions, including the Old Town, Ria Formosa Natural Park, and local beaches.

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