How to travel from Lisbon to Faro Airport (FAO), Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO) is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lisbon to Faro Airport (FAO) by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Faro Airport (FAO)Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus to Faro

Take the bus to Faro.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Faro Airport (FAO).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance278km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO)

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Faro Airport (FAO) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO) is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Faro Airport (FAO) is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO). We recommend that you drive to Faro Airport (FAO). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO). It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO) with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 30m.

ALSA, Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO). Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Faro Airport (FAO) from Lisbon is to drive which will take 2h 40m and cost around €51 ($51).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Faro Airport (FAO). We recommend that you take the bus to Faro Airport. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lisbon and Faro Airport (FAO). The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Faro Airport (FAO) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Transport options from Lisbon to Faro Airport (FAO)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Faro + 1 similar
3h 45m
€19($19)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus4h 30m
€65($65)
twice daily312km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€51($51)
on demand278km (173 miles)

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