How to travel from Vale do Lobo to Olhão, Portugal

The distance between Vale do Lobo and Olhão is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 24min.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vale do Lobo to Olhão by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OlhãoVale do Lobo if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Almancil and then to Olhao.

  • Duration40min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Almancil and then to Faro then take the train to Olhao.

  • Duration42min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Olhão.

  • Duration24min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Taxi Pinheiro

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Drive

Drive to Olhão.

  • Duration24min
  • Distance26km (16 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vale do Lobo and Olhão

There are several options for getting from Vale do Lobo to Olhão by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 57min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 24min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Vale do Lobo and Olhão is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)

It takes around 40min to get from Vale do Lobo and Olhão by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vale do Lobo to Olhão is to take a taxi which takes around 24min and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Vale do Lobo and Olhão, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vale do Lobo and Olhão. We recommend that you take a taxi to Olhão. instead which will take 24min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vale do Lobo and Olhão. It typically takes around 40min and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vale do Lobo to Olhão. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almancil. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 40min.

EVA Transportes, Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Vale do Lobo and Olhão. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vale do Lobo to Olhão. We recommend that you take the bus to Almancil and then to Olhao. instead which will take 40min.

The closest major airport to Olhão is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Olhão. 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 Vale do Lobo and Olhão. The distance is around 26km (16 miles) by road and it will take around 24min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vale do Lobo to Olhão is to take the bus which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Vale do Lobo to Olhão

Compare travel optionsbetween Vale do Lobo and Olhão

Transport options from Vale do Lobo to Olhão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
40min
€12($12)
every 20 mins29km (18 miles)
Bus via Almancil40min
€12($12)
once daily29km (18 miles)
Bus via Faro57min
€5($5)
every 20 mins30km (18 miles)
Bus and Train
42min
€5($5)
every 20 mins29km (18 miles)
Taxi
24min
€35($35)
on demand26km (16 miles)
Drive
24min
€5($5)
on demand26km (16 miles)

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Airports near Olhão

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Olhão
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Olhão
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
474km (294 miles) from Olhão