How to travel from Ponta Delgada to Portimão, Portugal

The distance between Ponta Delgada and Portimão is around 1,752km (1,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ponta Delgada to Portimão by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Portimao.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Fly to Lisbon (LIS), Train

Fly from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Tunes.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ponta Delgada and Portimão

There are several options for getting from Ponta Delgada to Portimão by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Ponta Delgada and Portimão is around 1,752km (1,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,512km (940 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ponta Delgada and Portimão by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Ponta Delgada to Portimão is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Ponta Delgada and Portimão is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ponta Delgada to Portimão. We recommend that you fly from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Faro (FAO) then take the train to Portimao. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ponta Delgada to Portimão is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Ponta Delgada to Portimão

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Transport options from Ponta Delgada to Portimão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 55m
€175($175)
every 3 hours1,752km (1,089 miles)
Fly to Lisbon (LIS), Train
5h 45m
€120($120)
5 times a day1,752km (1,089 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