How to travel from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira, Portugal

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira is around 622km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlbufeiraPeneda-Gerês National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Tunes.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Albufeira.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance622km (386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira is around 622km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira is to drive which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga, Porto - Campanha and Tunes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês, Braga Bus Terminal and Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA, Citi Express, RenEX and Gipsyy run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira. Buses run hourly and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Tunes. instead which will take 6h 55m.

The closest major airport to Albufeira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Albufeira. 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Albufeira. The distance is around 622km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Albufeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 55m
€89($89)
twice daily701km (436 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€33($33)
5 times a day680km (423 miles)
Bus via Porto9h 5m
€30($30)
twice daily636km (395 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand622km (386 miles)

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Airports near Albufeira

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Albufeira
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Albufeira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
457km (284 miles) from Albufeira