How to travel from Olhão to Tavira, Portugal

The distance between Olhão and Tavira is around 21km (13 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 23min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Olhão to Tavira 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 TaviraOlhão if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Tavira.

  • Duration25min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Porta Nova.

  • Duration34min
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tavira.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Taxi Pinheiro

+ 5 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Tavira.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance23km (14 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olhão and Tavira

There are several options for getting from Olhão to Tavira by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 34min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Olhão and Tavira is around 21km (13 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 20km (13 miles)

It takes around 25min to get from Olhão and Tavira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Olhão to Tavira is to take a taxi which takes around 23min and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Olhão and Tavira, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Olhão and Tavira. It typically takes around 34min and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Olhão and Tavira with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 34min.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Olhão and Tavira. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 34min, 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 Tavira. It typically takes around 25min and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Olhão and Tavira with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 25min.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Olhão and Tavira. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 25min 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 Tavira. We recommend that you take the bus to Tavira. instead which will take 25min.

The closest major airport to Tavira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tavira. 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 Tavira. The distance is around 23km (14 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olhão to Tavira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 25min and will usually cost around €5 ($5).

How do I get from Olhão to Tavira

Compare travel optionsbetween Olhão and Tavira

Transport options from Olhão to Tavira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
25min
€5($5)
hourly21km (13 miles)
Train
34min
€2($2)
every 2 hours23km (14 miles)
Taxi
23min
€29($29)
on demand23km (14 miles)
Drive
23min
€5($5)
on demand23km (14 miles)

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Airports near Tavira

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tavira
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Tavira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
466km (289 miles) from Tavira