How to travel from Angra do Heroísmo to Alvor, Portugal

The distance between Angra do Heroísmo and Alvor is around 1,888km (1,173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.

2 routes found

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

👋 Also check out AlvorAngra do Heroísmo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Terceira (TER) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Portimão.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Fly to Lisbon (LIS), Bus

Fly from Terceira (TER) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Alvor.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Angra do Heroísmo and Alvor

There are several options for getting from Angra do Heroísmo to Alvor by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Angra do Heroísmo and Alvor is around 1,888km (1,173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,640km (1,019 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Angra do Heroísmo and Alvor by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Angra do Heroísmo to Alvor is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Angra do Heroísmo and Alvor is to fly and then take the bus 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 Angra do Heroísmo to Alvor. We recommend that you fly from Terceira (TER) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Portimão. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Alvor is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Alvor. 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Angra do Heroísmo to Alvor is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Transport options from Angra do Heroísmo to Alvor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 45m
€195($195)
5 times a week1,896km (1,178 miles)
Fly to Lisbon (LIS), Bus
6h 50m
€78($78)
twice daily1,888km (1,173 miles)

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Airports near Alvor

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Alvor
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Alvor
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
457km (284 miles) from Alvor