How to travel from Tavira to Obidos, Portugal

The distance between Tavira and Obidos is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Óbidos Rua da Praça.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Óbidos Rua da Praça.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos and then to Obidos.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Óbidos.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tavira and Obidos

There are several options for getting from Tavira to Obidos by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Tavira and Obidos is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Tavira and Obidos by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tavira to Obidos is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Tavira and Obidos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tavira and Obidos. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tavira to Obidos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faro and Lisboa - Entrecampos. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Tavira and Obidos. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Tavira and Obidos. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tavira to Obidos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios and Campo Grande. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, ALSA and Rodoviária do Oeste run regular bus services between Tavira and Obidos. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 30m 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 Obidos. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Óbidos Rua da Praça. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Obidos is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Obidos. Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Obidos. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tavira to Obidos is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tavira and Obidos

Transport options from Tavira to Obidos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 40m
€125($125)
3 times a week348km (216 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€33($33)
every 3 hours397km (246 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€41($41)
every 20 mins426km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€53($53)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Obidos

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Obidos
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Obidos
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Obidos