The distance between Vale do Lobo and Sortelha is around 535km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sortelha → Vale do Lobo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Macainhas.
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Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente and then to Macainhas.
Take the bus to Lisboa Oriente and then to Sabugal.
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There are several options for getting from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Vale do Lobo and Sortelha is around 535km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Vale do Lobo and Sortelha by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Vale do Lobo and Sortelha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vale do Lobo and Sortelha. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule, Lisboa - Oriente and Macainhas. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.
Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vale do Lobo and Sortelha. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 60m, 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 Vale do Lobo and Sortelha. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almancil, Lisboa Oriente and Sabugal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
RenEX and Viuva Monteiro run regular bus services between Vale do Lobo and Sortelha. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha. We recommend that you fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Macainhas. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Sortelha is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Sortelha. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Vale do Lobo and Sortelha. The distance is around 535km (332 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 Vale do Lobo to Sortelha is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 576km (358 miles) |
Train | 7h 60m | €66($66) | every 20 mins | 630km (391 miles) |
Bus | 8h 40m | €41($41) | twice a week | 617km (383 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | €95($95) | on demand | 535km (332 miles) |
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Viuva Monteiro
The following major airports near Sortelha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.