How to travel from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 39min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo 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 Almancil.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

EVA Transportes

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration39min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

SBVanTravel

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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration39min
  • Distance56km (35 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 39min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 39min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo is to take a taxi which takes around 39min and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vale do Lobo. instead which will take 39min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lagoa, Albufeira Caliços Terminal and Almancil. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

EVA Transportes, RenEX and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 30m 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 Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you take the bus to Albufeira Caliços Terminal and then to Almancil. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 56km (35 miles) by road and it will take around 39min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo

Compare travel optionsbetween Carvoeiro and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Carvoeiro to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 30m
€16($16)
every 20 mins65km (41 miles)
Taxi
39min
€70($70)
on demand56km (35 miles)
Drive
39min
€10($10)
on demand56km (35 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo