How to travel from Carvoeiro to São Miguel, Portugal

The distance between Carvoeiro and São Miguel is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Carvoeiro to São Miguel by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carvoeiro and São Miguel

There are several options for getting from Carvoeiro to São Miguel by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Carvoeiro and São Miguel is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,501km (933 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Carvoeiro and São Miguel by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carvoeiro to São Miguel is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Carvoeiro and São Miguel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carvoeiro and São Miguel. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carvoeiro and São Miguel. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carvoeiro to São Miguel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lagoa and Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Carvoeiro and São Miguel. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 50m 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 São Miguel. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Sintra. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to São Miguel is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) (PDL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from São Miguel. Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA) (SMA) and Madeira Airport (FNC) (FNC) 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 São Miguel. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carvoeiro to São Miguel is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Carvoeiro to São Miguel

Compare travel optionsbetween Carvoeiro and São Miguel

Transport options from Carvoeiro to São Miguel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
2h 55m
€55($55)
twice daily325km (202 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€20($20)
every 3 hours300km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€53($53)
on demand295km (183 miles)

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Airports near São Miguel

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

PDL
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from São Miguel
SMA
Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from São Miguel
FNC
Madeira Airport (FNC)
International Airport
Distance
973km (604 miles) from São Miguel