How to travel from Tavira to Albufeira, Portugal

The distance between Tavira and Albufeira is around 70km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tavira to Albufeira by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlbufeiraTavira if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Albufeira.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

+ 2 others

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🚀 Fastest
2
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Albufeira.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

TAXIAYAMONTE ISLACANELAALBERTO VILAR

+ 6 others
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Albufeira.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance70km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tavira and Albufeira

There are several options for getting from Tavira to Albufeira by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Tavira and Albufeira is around 70km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Tavira and Albufeira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tavira to Albufeira is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Tavira and Albufeira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tavira and Albufeira. We recommend that you take a taxi to Albufeira. instead which will take 46min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tavira and Albufeira. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tavira and Albufeira with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 15m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, EVA Transportes, ALSA and Gipsyy run regular bus services between Tavira and Albufeira. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tavira to Albufeira. We recommend that you take the bus to Albufeira. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Albufeira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Albufeira. 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 Tavira and Albufeira. The distance is around 70km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tavira to Albufeira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Tavira to Albufeira

Compare travel optionsbetween Tavira and Albufeira

Transport options from Tavira to Albufeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 15m
€12($12)
4 times a day90km (56 miles)
Bus via Faro2hrs
€21($21)
every 3 hours73km (45 miles)
Taxi
46min
€100($100)
on demand70km (44 miles)
Drive
46min
€10($10)
on demand70km (44 miles)

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Airports near Albufeira

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Albufeira
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Albufeira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
457km (284 miles) from Albufeira