How to travel from Faro to Sortelha, Portugal

The distance between Faro and Sortelha is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Faro to Sortelha 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 SortelhaFaro if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Belmonte-Manteigas.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Belmonte.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Belmonte-Manteigas.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sortelha.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance543km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faro and Sortelha

There are several options for getting from Faro to Sortelha by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between Faro and Sortelha is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Faro and Sortelha by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Faro to Sortelha is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Faro and Sortelha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Faro and Sortelha. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Faro to Sortelha. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente and Belmonte-Manteigas. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Faro and Sortelha. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Faro and Sortelha. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Faro to Sortelha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios and Belmonte. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA, RenEX, Citi Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Faro and Sortelha. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Faro to Sortelha. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Belmonte-Manteigas. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sortelha is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Sortelha. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 and Sortelha. The distance is around 543km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Faro to Sortelha is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Faro and Sortelha

Transport options from Faro to Sortelha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 25m
€145($145)
every 20 mins563km (350 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€54($54)
every 20 mins602km (374 miles)
Bus via Lisbon9h 20m
€61($61)
3 times a week665km (413 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€75($75)
every 20 mins627km (389 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€78($78)
on demand543km (337 miles)

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Airports near Sortelha

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Sortelha
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
239km (149 miles) from Sortelha
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
374km (232 miles) from Sortelha