How to travel from Olhão to Mértola, Portugal

The distance between Olhão and Mértola is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Monte Gordo and then to Mertola.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Vila Real De Santo Antonio then take the bus to Mertola.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mértola.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxi Pinheiro

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Drive

Drive to Mértola.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance108km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olhão and Mértola

There are several options for getting from Olhão to Mértola by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Olhão and Mértola is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (44 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Olhão and Mértola by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Olhão to Mértola is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Olhão and Mértola, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Olhão and Mértola. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mértola. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Olhão and Mértola. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Olhão to Mértola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monte Gordo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Rede Expressos, EVA Transportes and RenEX run regular bus services between Olhão and Mértola. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Olhão to Mértola. We recommend that you take the bus to Monte Gordo and then to Mertola. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Mértola is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Mértola. 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 Olhão and Mértola. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olhão to Mértola is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Olhão to Mértola

Compare travel optionsbetween Olhão and Mértola

Transport options from Olhão to Mértola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
€19($19)
once daily119km (74 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 30m
€14($14)
once daily120km (74 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
€140($140)
on demand108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€20($20)
on demand108km (67 miles)

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Airports near Mértola

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Mértola
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Mértola
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
409km (254 miles) from Mértola