How to travel from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

The distance between Alvor and Angra do Heroísmo is around 1,886km (1,172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo by bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Angra do HeroísmoAlvor if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lisboa Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Terceira (TER).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Terceira (TER).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alvor and Angra do Heroísmo

There are several options for getting from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo by bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Alvor and Angra do Heroísmo is around 1,886km (1,172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,640km (1,019 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Alvor and Angra do Heroísmo by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Alvor and Angra do Heroísmo is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Terceira (TER). instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Angra do Heroísmo is Lajes Field (TER) (TER) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Angra do Heroísmo. Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ) (SJZ) and Graciosa Island Airport (GRW) (GRW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo

Compare travel optionsbetween Alvor and Angra do Heroísmo

Transport options from Alvor to Angra do Heroísmo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
7h 25m
€78($78)
once daily1,886km (1,172 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 30m
€165($165)
every 20 mins1,894km (1,177 miles)

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Airports near Angra do Heroísmo

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

TER
Lajes Field (TER)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Angra do Heroísmo
SJZ
Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Angra do Heroísmo
GRW
Graciosa Island Airport (GRW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Angra do Heroísmo