How to travel from Carvoeiro to Portimão, Portugal

The distance between Carvoeiro and Portimão is around 11km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 14min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Carvoeiro to Portimão 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 Portimão.

  • Duration30min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

EVA Transportes

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Portimão.

  • Duration14min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

SBVanTravel

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Drive

Drive to Portimão.

  • Duration14min
  • Distance11km (7 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carvoeiro and Portimão

There are several options for getting from Carvoeiro to Portimão by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 14min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Carvoeiro and Portimão is around 11km (7 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 7km (5 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Carvoeiro and Portimão by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carvoeiro to Portimão is to take a taxi which takes around 14min and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Carvoeiro and Portimão, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carvoeiro and Portimão. We recommend that you take a taxi to Portimão. instead which will take 14min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carvoeiro and Portimão. It typically takes around 30min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carvoeiro and Portimão with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 30min.

EVA Transportes run regular bus services between Carvoeiro and Portimão. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carvoeiro to Portimão. We recommend that you take the bus to Portimão. instead which will take 30min.

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 Carvoeiro and Portimão. The distance is around 11km (7 miles) by road and it will take around 14min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carvoeiro to Portimão is to take the bus which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €4 ($4).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carvoeiro and Portimão

Transport options from Carvoeiro to Portimão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
30min
€4($4)
every 3 hours15km (9 miles)
Taxi
14min
€16($16)
on demand11km (7 miles)
Drive
14min
€2($2)
on demand11km (7 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Carvoeiro and Portimão

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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