How to travel from Lisbon to Vilamoura, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Vilamoura is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon to Vilamoura 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 Bus

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train

Take the train to Loule.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vilamoura.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Vilamoura.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Vilamoura

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Vilamoura by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Lisbon and Vilamoura is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lisbon and Vilamoura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Vilamoura is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Vilamoura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Vilamoura. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Vilamoura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and Vilamoura. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Vilamoura. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lisbon and Vilamoura with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3hrs.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Lisbon and Vilamoura. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs 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 Vilamoura. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Vilamoura. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 and Vilamoura. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Vilamoura is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Lisbon to Vilamoura

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Vilamoura

Transport options from Lisbon to Vilamoura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
1h 45m
€55($55)
every 4 hours261km (162 miles)
Train
2h 50m
€35($35)
5 times a day287km (178 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€15($15)
hourly272km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€48($48)
on demand265km (165 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