How to travel from Faro to Albufeira, Portugal

The distance between Faro and Albufeira is around 44km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 33min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Faro to Albufeira by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Albufeira.

  • Duration40min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated byFlixBus+ 4 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Albufeira.

  • Duration33min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Taxi Pinheiro

+ 4 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Albufeira.

  • Duration33min
  • Distance46km (29 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faro and Albufeira

There are several options for getting from Faro to Albufeira by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 33min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Faro and Albufeira is around 44km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 29km (18 miles)

It takes around 40min to get from Faro and Albufeira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 33min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Faro to Albufeira is to take a taxi which takes around 33min and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Faro and Albufeira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Faro and Albufeira. We recommend that you take a taxi to Albufeira. instead which will take 33min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Faro and Albufeira. It typically takes around 40min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Faro and Albufeira with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 40min.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Faro and Albufeira. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Faro to Albufeira. We recommend that you take the bus to Albufeira. instead which will take 40min.

The closest major airport to Albufeira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Albufeira. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Faro and Albufeira. The distance is around 46km (29 miles) by road and it will take around 33min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Faro to Albufeira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Faro and Albufeira

Transport options from Faro to Albufeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
40min
€7($7)
hourly44km (27 miles)
Taxi
33min
€70($70)
on demand46km (29 miles)
Drive
33min
€7($7)
on demand46km (29 miles)

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Airports near Albufeira

The following major airports near Albufeira offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Albufeira
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Albufeira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
457km (284 miles) from Albufeira