How to travel from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor, Portugal

The distance between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlvorFaro Airport (FAO) if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Portimão.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

EVA Transportes

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Alvor.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Taxi Pinheiro

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car
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Drive

Drive to Alvor.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance75km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor

There are several options for getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor. We recommend that you take a taxi to Alvor. instead which will take 49min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portimão. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

EVA Transportes run regular bus services between Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Alvor from Faro Airport (FAO) is to take a taxi which will take 49min and cost around €95 ($95).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor. We recommend that you take the bus to Portimão. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Alvor. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor

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Transport options from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 60m
€11($11)
5 times a week91km (57 miles)
Taxi
49min
€95($95)
on demand75km (47 miles)
Drive
49min
€14($14)
on demand75km (47 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