How to travel from Vilamoura to Faro, Portugal

The distance between Vilamoura and Faro is around 25km (15 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 23min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Vilamoura to Faro by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Faro.

  • Duration30min
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
2
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Faro.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Taxi Pinheiro

+ 5 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Faro.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance25km (15 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilamoura and Faro

There are several options for getting from Vilamoura to Faro by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Vilamoura and Faro is around 25km (15 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (11 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Vilamoura and Faro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilamoura to Faro is to take a taxi which takes around 23min and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilamoura and Faro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vilamoura and Faro. We recommend that you take a taxi to Faro. instead which will take 23min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilamoura and Faro. It typically takes around 30min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vilamoura and Faro with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 30min.

Rede Expressos, EVA Transportes and RenEX run regular bus services between Vilamoura and Faro. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilamoura to Faro. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro. instead which will take 30min.

The closest major airport to Faro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Faro. 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 Vilamoura and Faro. The distance is around 25km (15 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilamoura to Faro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vilamoura and Faro

Transport options from Vilamoura to Faro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
30min
€9($9)
every 2 hours26km (16 miles)
Taxi
23min
€32($32)
on demand25km (15 miles)
Drive
23min
€5($5)
on demand25km (15 miles)

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Airports near Faro

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Faro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
221km (138 miles) from Faro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
474km (294 miles) from Faro