How to travel from Portimão to São Miguel, Portugal

The distance between Portimão and São Miguel is around 300km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sintra.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance300km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portimão and São Miguel

There are several options for getting from Portimão to São Miguel by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Portimão and São Miguel is around 300km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,494km (929 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Portimão and São Miguel by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portimão to São Miguel is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Portimão and São Miguel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portimão and São Miguel. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portimão to São Miguel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tunes and Lisboa - Entrecampos. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Portimão and São Miguel. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Portimão and São Miguel. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portimão to São Miguel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisbon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus and RenEX run regular bus services between Portimão and São Miguel. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portimão to São Miguel. We recommend that you take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to São Miguel is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) (PDL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from São Miguel. Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA) (SMA) and Madeira Airport (FNC) (FNC) 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 Portimão and São Miguel. The distance is around 300km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portimão to São Miguel is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portimão and São Miguel

Transport options from Portimão to São Miguel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€52($52)
every 3 hours331km (206 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€17($17)
5 times a day318km (197 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€26($26)
5 times a day310km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€54($54)
on demand300km (187 miles)

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Airports near São Miguel

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

PDL
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from São Miguel
SMA
Vila Do Porto Airport (SMA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from São Miguel
FNC
Madeira Airport (FNC)
International Airport
Distance
973km (604 miles) from São Miguel