How to travel from Porto to Faro, Portugal

The distance between Porto and Faro is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Porto to Faro by train, bus 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.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon and then to Faro Av. da República.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Faro.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Faro

There are several options for getting from Porto to Faro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Porto and Faro is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Porto and Faro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Porto to Faro is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Faro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Porto and Faro. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Porto and Faro with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 45m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Porto and Faro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Porto and Faro. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Porto and Faro with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 7h 60m.

FlixBus, Gipsyy, Rodonorte, Rede Expressos, RenEX and ALSA run regular bus services between Porto and Faro. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Porto to Faro. We recommend that you take the train to Faro. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Faro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Faro. 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 Porto and Faro. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Faro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Porto to Faro

Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Faro

Transport options from Porto to Faro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 45m
€60($60)
4 times a day627km (390 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6h 40m
€44($44)
once a week600km (373 miles)
Bus via Lisbon Sete Rios7h 35m
€43($43)
every 4 hours597km (371 miles)
Bus to Faro Av. da República7h 60m
€23($23)
every 20 mins569km (353 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€79($79)
on demand550km (342 miles)

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Airports near Faro

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Faro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
221km (138 miles) from Faro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
474km (294 miles) from Faro