How to travel from Nazaré to Portimão, Portugal

The distance between Nazaré and Portimão is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nazaré to Portimão by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PortimãoNazaré if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lisbon then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Portimao.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Portimao.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lisbon then take the train to Tunes.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Portimão.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nazaré and Portimão

There are several options for getting from Nazaré to Portimão by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Nazaré and Portimão is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Nazaré and Portimão by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nazaré to Portimão is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Nazaré and Portimão, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nazaré and Portimão. We recommend that you drive to Portimão. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nazaré and Portimão. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nazaré to Portimão. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Nazaré and Portimão. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nazaré to Portimão. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisbon then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Portimao. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Portimão is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Portimão. 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 Nazaré and Portimão. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nazaré to Portimão is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Nazaré to Portimão

Compare travel optionsbetween Nazaré and Portimão

Transport options from Nazaré to Portimão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4hrs
€59($59)
twice daily416km (258 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€26($26)
every 4 hours403km (250 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 40m
€34($34)
twice daily410km (255 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€68($68)
on demand377km (234 miles)

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Airports near Portimão

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Portimão
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Portimão
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
456km (283 miles) from Portimão