How to travel from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO), Portugal

The distance between Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO) is around 540km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO) by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Faro Airport (FAO)Sortelha if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Faro Airport (FAO).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance540km (335 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO)

There are several options for getting from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO) by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO) is around 540km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO) by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO) is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO). It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Macainhas, Lisboa - Oriente and Faro. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO). Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Faro Airport (FAO). It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sabugal - Escola Secundária, Lisbon Oriente Station, Faro and Faro Figuras. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Viuva Monteiro, FlixBus and Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO). Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Faro Airport (FAO) from Sortelha is to take the train and then fly which will take 4h 55m and cost around €72 ($72).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO). We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sortelha and Faro Airport (FAO). The distance is around 540km (335 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 Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO) is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Transport options from Sortelha to Faro Airport (FAO)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
€72($72)
every 20 mins558km (347 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€59($59)
every 20 mins653km (406 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€40($40)
3 times a week631km (392 miles)
Bus to Faro11h 10m
€31($31)
twice a week616km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand540km (335 miles)

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