The distance between Ericeira and Albufeira is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ericeira 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 Albufeira → Ericeira if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lisboa - Campo Grande then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO).
Multiple operators
Take the bus to Lisboa - Campo Grande and then to Albufeira.
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Portela de Sintra then take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos and then to Tunes then take the bus to Albufeira.
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
There are several options for getting from Ericeira to Albufeira by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Ericeira and Albufeira is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ericeira and Albufeira by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ericeira to Albufeira is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Ericeira and Albufeira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ericeira and Albufeira. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa - Campo Grande then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ericeira and Albufeira. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ericeira to Albufeira. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa - Campo Grande and Sete Rios. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Mafrense, Rede Expressos, RenEX and ALSA run regular bus services between Ericeira and Albufeira. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ericeira to Albufeira. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa - Campo Grande then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ericeira and Albufeira. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ericeira to Albufeira is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 2h 45m | €54($54) | 5 times a day | 317km (197 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €22($22) | hourly | 311km (193 miles) |
Bus via Lisboa - Campo Grande | 4h 25m | €63($63) | twice daily | 309km (192 miles) |
Bus to Portela de Sintra, train + 1 similar | 4hrs | €30($30) | 5 times a day | 318km (198 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 20m | €22($22) | every 2 hours | 310km (192 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €53($53) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
Mafrense
Rede Expressos
RenEX
The following major airports near Albufeira offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.