How to travel from Alvor to Tavira, Portugal

The distance between Alvor and Tavira is around 98km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alvor 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 Albufeira Caliços Terminal and then to Tavira.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

RenEX

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tavira.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

SBVanTravel

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Drive

Drive to Tavira.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance98km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alvor and Tavira

There are several options for getting from Alvor to Tavira by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Alvor and Tavira is around 98km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Alvor and Tavira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alvor to Tavira is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Alvor and Tavira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alvor and Tavira. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tavira. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alvor and Tavira. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alvor to Tavira. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albufeira Caliços Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

EVA Transportes, RenEX, Rede Expressos, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Alvor and Tavira. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alvor to Tavira. We recommend that you take the bus to Albufeira Caliços Terminal and then to Tavira. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Alvor and Tavira. The distance is around 98km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alvor to Tavira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alvor and Tavira

Transport options from Alvor to Tavira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
€14($14)
5 times a day118km (73 miles)
Bus to Tavira2h 55m
€12($12)
6 times a week131km (81 miles)
Taxi
1hr
€130($130)
on demand98km (61 miles)
Drive
1hr
€18($18)
on demand98km (61 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