How to travel from Vila Nova de Gaia to Albufeira, Portugal

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira is around 524km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Albufeira by 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 AlbufeiraVila Nova de Gaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

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Bus via Lisbon

Take the bus to Lisbon and then to Albufeira.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Albufeira.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance524km (325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira

There are several options for getting from Vila Nova de Gaia to Albufeira by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira is around 524km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Albufeira is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 30m.

Rede Expressos and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Faro (FAO). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Ryanair and TAP Portugal fly between Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Vila Nova de Gaia to Albufeira typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO).

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 Vila Nova de Gaia and Albufeira. The distance is around 524km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Albufeira is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Transport options from Vila Nova de Gaia to Albufeira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 5m
€105($105)
twice daily535km (332 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
€82($82)
every 3 hours550km (342 miles)
Bus via Lisbon + 1 similar
6hrs
€34($34)
every 3 hours556km (345 miles)
Bus6h 30m
€22($22)
once daily555km (345 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand524km (325 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