How to travel from Amarante to Portimão, Portugal

The distance between Amarante and Portimão is around 566km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amarante to Portimão by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Vila Real and then to Vila Nova Cima then fly from Vila Real Airport to Portimão Airport then take the bus to Portimão — Rua das Hortas.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa and then to Portimao.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Porto Campanhã then take the train to Tunes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Portimão.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amarante and Portimão

There are several options for getting from Amarante to Portimão by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3h 55m.

The distance between Amarante and Portimão is around 566km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (287 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Amarante and Portimão by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amarante to Portimão is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €12 ($12).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amarante and Portimão. We recommend that you take the bus to Vila Real and then to Vila Nova Cima then fly from Vila Real Airport to Portimão Airport then take the bus to Portimão — Rua das Hortas. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amarante and Portimão. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amarante to Portimão. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Rodonorte, FlixBus and RenEX run regular bus services between Amarante and Portimão. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amarante to Portimão. We recommend that you take the bus to Vila Real and then to Vila Nova Cima then fly from Vila Real Airport to Portimão Airport then take the bus to Portimão — Rua das Hortas. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Portimão is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Portimão. 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 Amarante and Portimão. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amarante to Portimão is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amarante and Portimão

Transport options from Amarante to Portimão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 55m
€12($12)
once daily566km (351 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€35($35)
every 20 mins647km (402 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 35m
€52($52)
6 times a week682km (424 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand602km (374 miles)

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Airports near Portimão

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Portimão
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Portimão
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
456km (283 miles) from Portimão