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

The distance between Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira is around 271km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Ericeira - Parque Intermodal.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus to Lisboa Sete Rios

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Ericeira.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira

There are several options for getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ericeira by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira is around 271km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ericeira is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira, 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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Ericeira - Parque Intermodal. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ericeira. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisbon Sete Rios and Campo Grande. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

ALSA, Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Faro Airport (FAO) and Ericeira. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ericeira from Faro Airport (FAO) is to fly and then take the bus which will take 1h 50m and cost around €47 ($47).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ericeira. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Ericeira - Parque Intermodal. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Ericeira is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Ericeira. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Ericeira. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ericeira is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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

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Transport options from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ericeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
1h 50m
€47($47)
hourly271km (169 miles)
Bus to Lisboa Sete Rios + 1 similar
4h 45m
€23($23)
hourly341km (212 miles)
Bus5h 25m
€66($66)
twice daily363km (225 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€57($57)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Ericeira

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Ericeira
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Ericeira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
261km (162 miles) from Ericeira