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.
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 Miguel → Portimão if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS).
Multiple operators
Take the bus to Lisbon.
Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €52($52) | every 3 hours | 331km (206 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | €17($17) | 5 times a day | 318km (197 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | €26($26) | 5 times a day | 310km (193 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €54($54) | on demand | 300km (187 miles) |
Rede Expressos
RenEX
The following major airports near São Miguel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.