How to travel from Faro to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Faro and Vale do Lobo is around 18km (11 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 18min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Faro to Vale do Lobo 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 Vale do LoboFaro if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Almancil and then to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

EVA Transportes

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration18min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Sunline Transfers

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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration18min
  • Distance18km (11 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faro and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Faro to Vale do Lobo by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 32min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 18min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Faro and Vale do Lobo is around 18km (11 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 32min to get from Faro and Vale do Lobo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Faro to Vale do Lobo is to take a taxi which takes around 18min and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Faro and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Faro and Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vale do Lobo. instead which will take 18min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Faro and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 32min and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Faro to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almancil. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 32min.

EVA Transportes, Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Faro and Vale do Lobo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 32min 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 Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you take the bus to Almancil and then to Vale do Lobo. instead which will take 32min.

The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. 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 Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 18km (11 miles) by road and it will take around 18min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Faro to Vale do Lobo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 32min and will usually cost around €4 ($4).

How do I get from Faro to Vale do Lobo

Compare travel optionsbetween Faro and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Faro to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
32min
€4($4)
every 20 mins19km (12 miles)
Bus via Loulé1hr
€5($5)
every 20 mins32km (20 miles)
Taxi
18min
€23($23)
on demand18km (11 miles)
Drive
18min
€4($4)
on demand18km (11 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo