How to travel from Mértola to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Mértola and Vale do Lobo is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Monte Gordo and then to Almancil.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vila Real S Antonio then take the train to Faro.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Manuel Ponce Santos

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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance130km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mértola and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Mértola to Vale do Lobo by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Mértola and Vale do Lobo is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Mértola and Vale do Lobo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mértola to Vale do Lobo is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Mértola and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vale do Lobo. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mértola and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mértola to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monte Gordo and Almancil. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Mértola and Vale do Lobo. Buses run once daily 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 Mértola to Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you take the bus to Vila Real S Antonio then take the train to Faro. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Mértola and Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mértola to Vale do Lobo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mértola and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Mértola to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€23($23)
once daily150km (93 miles)
Bus via Vila Real S Antonio3hrs
€23($23)
once daily150km (93 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 60m
€38($38)
once daily148km (92 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
€170($170)
on demand130km (81 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€24($24)
on demand130km (81 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo