How to travel from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha, Portugal

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.

4 routes found

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 SortelhaVale do Lobo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Macainhas.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Oriente and then to Sabugal.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sortelha.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance535km (332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vale do Lobo and Sortelha

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha

Compare travel optionsbetween Vale do Lobo and Sortelha

Transport options from Vale do Lobo to Sortelha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 30m
€95($95)
every 20 mins576km (358 miles)
Train
7h 60m
€66($66)
every 20 mins630km (391 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€41($41)
twice a week617km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand535km (332 miles)

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Airports near Sortelha

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Sortelha
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
239km (149 miles) from Sortelha
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
374km (232 miles) from Sortelha