How to travel from Lisbon to Olhão, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Olhão is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lisbon to Olhão by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Olhao.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Train

Take the train to Faro.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Bus

Take the bus to Olhao.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Olhão.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Olhão

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Olhão by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Lisbon and Olhão is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Lisbon and Olhão by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Olhão is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Olhão. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

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

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and Olhão. 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 and Olhão. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Olhão. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Sete Rios. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lisbon and Olhão. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Olhão. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Olhao. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Olhão is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Olhão. 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 and Olhão. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Olhão is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Lisbon to Olhão

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Olhão

Transport options from Lisbon to Olhão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
1h 25m
€47($47)
every 2 hours246km (153 miles)
Train
3hrs
€27($27)
5 times a day305km (189 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
€19($19)
every 2 hours292km (181 miles)
Bus to Olhão3h 60m
€21($21)
twice daily314km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€52($52)
on demand287km (178 miles)

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Airports near Olhão

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Olhão
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Olhão
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
474km (294 miles) from Olhão