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.
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.
👋 Also check out Alvor → Sortelha if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Viseu Airport then fly from Viseu Airport to Portimão Airport.
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Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Tunes.
Take the bus to Lisbon Oriente Station and then to Alvor.
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Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then take the bus to Alvor.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 3h 25m | €150($150) | once daily | 571km (355 miles) |
Train | 7h 35m | €59($59) | every 20 mins | 638km (396 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | €38($38) | 3 times a week | 622km (387 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 50m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 635km (395 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 547km (340 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alvor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.