How to travel from Ericeira to Albufeira, Portugal

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lisboa - Campo Grande then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa - Campo Grande and then to Albufeira.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus to Portela de Sintra, train

Take the bus to Portela de Sintra then take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos and then to Tunes then take the bus to Albufeira.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Albufeira.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ericeira and Albufeira

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ericeira and Albufeira

Transport options from Ericeira to Albufeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 45m
€54($54)
5 times a day317km (197 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
€22($22)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Bus via Lisboa - Campo Grande4h 25m
€63($63)
twice daily309km (192 miles)
Bus to Portela de Sintra, train + 1 similar
4hrs
€30($30)
5 times a day318km (198 miles)
Bus and Train4h 20m
€22($22)
every 2 hours310km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€53($53)
on demand293km (182 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