How to travel from Cascais to Albufeira, Portugal

The distance between Cascais and Albufeira is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cascais to Albufeira 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 AlbufeiraCascais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lisboa - Cais Do Sodre then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus to Albufeira

Take the bus to Albufeira.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Alcantara-Mar and then to Tunes then take the bus to Albufeira.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Albufeira.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cascais and Albufeira

There are several options for getting from Cascais to Albufeira by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Cascais and Albufeira is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Cascais and Albufeira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cascais to Albufeira is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Cascais and Albufeira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cascais and Albufeira. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Cais Do Sodre then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cascais and Albufeira. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cascais to Albufeira. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa - Cais Do Sodre and Estação Sete Rios. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cascais and Albufeira. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cascais to Albufeira. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Cais Do Sodre then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Albufeira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Albufeira. 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 Cascais and Albufeira. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cascais to Albufeira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cascais and Albufeira

Transport options from Cascais to Albufeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 20m
€110($110)
5 times a week299km (186 miles)
Bus to Albufeira + 1 similar
3h 25m
€23($23)
once a week287km (178 miles)
Bus3h 35m
€22($22)
hourly285km (177 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 35m
€32($32)
5 times a day297km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€40($40)
on demand279km (173 miles)

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Airports near Albufeira

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Albufeira
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Albufeira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
457km (284 miles) from Albufeira