How to travel from Olhão to Portimão, Portugal

The distance between Olhão and Portimão is around 76km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Portimao.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
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Bus via Albufeira

Take the bus to Albufeira and then to Portimão.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Portimão.

  • Duration51min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Taxi Pinheiro

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Drive

Drive to Portimão.

  • Duration51min
  • Distance77km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olhão and Portimão

There are several options for getting from Olhão to Portimão by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Olhão and Portimão is around 76km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Olhão and Portimão by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Olhão to Portimão is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Olhão and Portimão, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Olhão and Portimão. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Olhão to Portimão. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faro. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Olhão and Portimão. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Olhão and Portimão. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Olhão to Portimão. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Faro Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

EVA Transportes, ALSA and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Olhão and Portimão. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Portimão. We recommend that you take the train to Portimao. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Olhão and Portimão. The distance is around 77km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olhão to Portimão is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Olhão and Portimão

Transport options from Olhão to Portimão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€7($7)
every 3 hours76km (47 miles)
Bus via Albufeira + 1 similar
2h 5m
€13($13)
twice daily86km (54 miles)
Bus2h 15m
€6($6)
every 4 hours94km (58 miles)
Taxi
51min
€100($100)
on demand77km (48 miles)
Drive
51min
€14($14)
on demand77km (48 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