How to travel from Sortelha to Alvor, Portugal

The distance between Sortelha and Alvor is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sortelha to Alvor by taxi, plane, 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Viseu Airport then fly from Viseu Airport to Portimão Airport.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Tunes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon Oriente Station and then to Alvor.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then take the bus to Alvor.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Alvor.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sortelha and Alvor

There are several options for getting from Sortelha to Alvor by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Sortelha and Alvor is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (233 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Sortelha and Alvor by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sortelha to Alvor is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Sortelha and Alvor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sortelha and Alvor. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sortelha to Alvor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Macainhas, Lisboa - Oriente, Tunes and Portimao. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Sortelha and Alvor. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Sortelha and Alvor. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sortelha to Alvor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sabugal - Escola Secundária and Lisbon Oriente Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Viuva Monteiro and RenEX run regular bus services between Sortelha and Alvor. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sortelha to Alvor. We recommend that you take a taxi to Viseu Airport then fly from Viseu Airport to Portimão Airport. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Alvor is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Alvor. 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 Sortelha and Alvor. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sortelha to Alvor is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Sortelha to Alvor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 25m
€150($150)
once daily571km (355 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€59($59)
every 20 mins638km (396 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€38($38)
3 times a week622km (387 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 50m
€49($49)
every 20 mins635km (395 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand547km (340 miles)

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Airports near Alvor

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Alvor
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Alvor
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
457km (284 miles) from Alvor