How to travel from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura 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 VilamouraLisbon Airport (LIS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Vilamoura.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Train

Take the train to Loule.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albufeira.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Vilamoura.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura

There are several options for getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oriente and Loule. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albufeira. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Vilamoura from Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly and then take the bus which will take 1h 35m and cost around €51 ($51).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Vilamoura. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Vilamoura is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Vilamoura. 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 Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Vilamoura. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Transport options from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Vilamoura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
1h 35m
€51($51)
every 4 hours253km (157 miles)
Train
3hrs
€36($36)
5 times a day298km (185 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€64($64)
twice daily273km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€48($48)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Vilamoura

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Vilamoura
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Vilamoura
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
465km (289 miles) from Vilamoura