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.
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 Sortelha → Faro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Belmonte-Manteigas.
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Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Belmonte.
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Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Belmonte-Manteigas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 5h 25m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 563km (350 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €54($54) | every 20 mins | 602km (374 miles) |
Bus via Lisbon | 9h 20m | €61($61) | 3 times a week | 665km (413 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | €75($75) | every 20 mins | 627km (389 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €78($78) | on demand | 543km (337 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sortelha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.