How to travel from Portimão to Tavira, Portugal

The distance between Portimão and Tavira is around 94km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Portimão 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.

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Train

Take the train to Faro and then to Porta Nova.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tavira.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tavira.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Tavira.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance94km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portimão and Tavira

There are several options for getting from Portimão to Tavira by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Portimão and Tavira is around 94km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Portimão and Tavira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portimão to Tavira is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Portimão and Tavira, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portimão and Tavira. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portimão to Tavira. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faro. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Portimão and Tavira. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Tavira. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Portimão and Tavira with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 10m.

FlixBus, EVA Transportes, Rede Expressos, RenEX and ALSA run regular bus services between Portimão and Tavira. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 10m 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 Tavira. We recommend that you take the bus to Tavira. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Portimão and Tavira. The distance is around 94km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portimão to Tavira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portimão and Tavira

Transport options from Portimão to Tavira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€9($9)
every 3 hours99km (62 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 10m
€10($10)
3 times a week120km (75 miles)
Bus via Albufeira Caliços Terminal2h 20m
€14($14)
5 times a day110km (68 miles)
Taxi
57min
€120($120)
on demand94km (58 miles)
Drive
57min
€17($17)
on demand94km (58 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