How to travel from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola, Portugal

The distance between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MértolaFrancisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Mertola.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Setubal and then to Mertola.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mértola.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance512km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola

There are several options for getting from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Vila Real De Santo Antonio then take the bus to Mertola. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Casa da Musica and Setubal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

ALSA and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Mértola from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will take 4h 5m and cost around €90 ($90).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Mertola. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Mértola is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Mértola. 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 Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Mértola. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

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Transport options from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Mértola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 45m
€57($57)
once daily529km (329 miles)
Fly to Sevilla (SVQ), bus5h 30m
€110($110)
once daily725km (450 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 5m
€90($90)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€55($55)
once daily619km (385 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand512km (318 miles)

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Airports near Mértola

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Mértola
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Mértola
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
409km (254 miles) from Mértola