How to travel from Albufeira to Aveiro, Portugal

The distance between Albufeira and Aveiro is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out AveiroAlbufeira if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Aveiro.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Aveiro.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Aveiro.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albufeira and Aveiro

There are several options for getting from Albufeira to Aveiro by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Albufeira and Aveiro is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Albufeira and Aveiro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albufeira to Aveiro is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Albufeira and Aveiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albufeira and Aveiro. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Aveiro. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albufeira and Aveiro. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albufeira to Aveiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Albufeira and Aveiro. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albufeira to Aveiro. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Aveiro. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Aveiro is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Aveiro. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Albufeira and Aveiro. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albufeira to Aveiro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Albufeira to Aveiro

Compare travel optionsbetween Albufeira and Aveiro

Transport options from Albufeira to Aveiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
€145($145)
once daily532km (331 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€34($34)
every 3 hours525km (326 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€68($68)
on demand477km (296 miles)

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Airports near Aveiro

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Aveiro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Aveiro
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
407km (253 miles) from Aveiro