How to travel from Ericeira to Alvor, Portugal

The distance between Ericeira and Alvor is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ericeira to Alvor by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlvorEriceira if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Alvor.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

RenEX

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Drive

Drive to Alvor.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ericeira and Alvor

There are several options for getting from Ericeira to Alvor by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Ericeira and Alvor is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Ericeira and Alvor by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ericeira to Alvor is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Ericeira and Alvor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ericeira and Alvor. We recommend that you drive to Alvor. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ericeira and Alvor. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ericeira to Alvor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portela de Sintra and Lisboa - Sete Rios. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

RenEX, Mafrense and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Ericeira and Alvor. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 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 Alvor. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisboa - Campo Grande then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Portimão. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Alvor is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Alvor. 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 Alvor. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ericeira to Alvor is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Ericeira to Alvor

Compare travel optionsbetween Ericeira and Alvor

Transport options from Ericeira to Alvor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 5m
€59($59)
5 times a week364km (226 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€23($23)
once daily352km (219 miles)
Bus via Lisboa - Campo Grande5h 25m
€24($24)
hourly350km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€58($58)
on demand322km (200 miles)

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Airports near Alvor

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Alvor
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Alvor
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
457km (284 miles) from Alvor