How to travel from Albufeira to Tavira, Portugal

The distance between Albufeira and Tavira is around 70km (43 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albufeira to Tavira 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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Bus

Take the bus to Tavira.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tavira.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

SBVanTravel

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tavira.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance70km (43 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albufeira and Tavira

There are several options for getting from Albufeira to Tavira by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Albufeira and Tavira is around 70km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Albufeira and Tavira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albufeira to Tavira is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Albufeira and Tavira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albufeira and Tavira. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tavira. instead which will take 45min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albufeira and Tavira. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albufeira and Tavira with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Albufeira and Tavira. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 30m 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 Tavira. We recommend that you take the bus to Tavira. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tavira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tavira. 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 Albufeira and Tavira. The distance is around 70km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albufeira to Tavira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Transport options from Albufeira to Tavira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 30m
€11($11)
every 4 hours75km (47 miles)
Taxi
45min
€100($100)
on demand70km (43 miles)
Drive
45min
€10($10)
on demand70km (43 miles)

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Airports near Tavira

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tavira
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Tavira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
466km (289 miles) from Tavira