Lisbon to Algarve
You’ll find all main transport options for the route between Lisbon and Algarve, including charter, flight, bus or combined.
Travel options for Lisbon to Algarve
On your journey from Lisbon to Algarve, take a bus for 4 EUR to save, or get there quicker with flight in 50 minutes.
Bus from Lisbon to Algarve
Traveling from Lisbon to Algarve by bus, with departures from multiple stations, including Lisbon Oriente Bus Station, Moscavide, Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station, Lisbon, Almada Cova Piedade, Lisbon and others, allows you to choose a schedule that fits your plans. The journey takes around 3 hours 15 minutes, arriving at multiple stations, including Faro Bus Station, Faro, Faro Bus Station, Algarve and others, with fares starting from 4 EUR. Compare schedules and make sure to book your tickets in advance for a comfortable and reliable trip.
Prices: 4 EUR
Duration: 3h 15m – 5h 50m ⏱
Combined from Lisbon to Algarve
For travelers connecting Lisbon and Algarve via combined transport, departures are available from LIS Lisbon Airport or Almada Cova Piedade, Lisbon with arrivals at FAO Faro Airport or Faro Bus Station. The entire journey typically takes around 5 hours 20 minutes, offering a flexible and practical way to reach your destination. Ticket prices start from 21 EUR, check the available combined transport options here.
Prices: 21 EUR
Duration: 5h 20m – 16h 5m ⏱
Flight from Lisbon to Algarve
Travel from Lisbon to Algarve by flying out of LIS Lisbon Airport and completing the journey in around 50 minutes, with arrival at FAO Faro Airport. This option significantly reduces travel time compared to other routes, and ticket prices usually start at 79 EUR. You can check flight availability and fare details on the flight listings page.
Prices: 79 EUR
Duration: 50m ⏱
Charter from Lisbon to Algarve
For a door-to-door experience, charter a private route from Lisbon to Algarve, with travel taking approximately 2 hours 39 minutes. Fares typically start at 267 EUR. Check available options and book your ride here.
Prices: 267 EUR
Duration: 2h 39m – 2h 45m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Lisbon to Algarve
Bus services linking Lisbon and Algarve operate through multiple stations, giving travelers a range of possible departure and arrival points. Because of this, journey durations can differ by route, generally averaging around 3h 15m to 5h 50m. All buses run within a shared operating window from 01:00 to 23:55, with bus ticket prices starting at 4 to 24 EUR and adjusting slightly based on the service and stop combination. Reviewing the complete bus timetable for Lisbon to Algarve allows you to assess station coverage, timing differences and departure options in detail.
Cheapest Bus Lisbon to Algarve
4 EUR, from Lisbon Oriente, Moscavide to Faro Bus Station, Algarve, departure at some times, duration 3h 30mFastest Bus Lisbon to Algarve
12 EUR, from Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station to Faro Bus Station, departure at some times, duration 3h 15mBus Timetable: Almada Cova Piedade, Lisbon → Faro Bus Station
- 06:45 10:10 3h 25m 12 EUR
- 09:45 13:10 3h 25m 12 EUR
- 16:45 20:15 3h 30m 12 EUR
- 19:45 23:30 3h 45m 12 EUR
Bus Timetable: Lisbon → Faro
- 07:00 10:59 3h 59m 24 EUR
- 07:15 10:59 3h 44m 24 EUR
- 07:30 10:59 3h 29m 24 EUR
- 10:45 15:14 4h 29m 24 EUR
- 11:00 15:14 4h 14m 24 EUR
- 11:15 15:14 3h 59m 24 EUR
- 22:30 02:44 4h 14m 24 EUR
- 22:45 02:44 3h 59m 24 EUR
- 23:00 02:44 3h 44m 24 EUR
Bus Timetable: Lisbon Airport, Moscavide → Faro Bus Station, Algarve
- 08:15 12:15 4h 6 EUR
- 10:20 14:00 3h 40m 14 EUR
- 15:25 19:35 4h 10m 9 EUR
- 16:45 20:25 3h 40m 4 EUR
- 17:45 21:45 4h 4 EUR
Bus Timetable: Lisbon Oriente Bus Station, Moscavide → Faro Bus Station
- 05:00 08:45 3h 45m 22 EUR
- 07:30 11:20 3h 50m 12 EUR
- 07:30 10:59 3h 29m 23 EUR
- 10:30 14:05 3h 35m 6 EUR
- 11:15 15:29 4h 14m 21 EUR
- 12:00 15:40 3h 40m 6 EUR
- 14:00 17:50 3h 50m 6 EUR
- 15:30 19:35 4h 5m 12 EUR
- 16:30 20:15 3h 45m 12 EUR
- 18:15 21:50 3h 35m 6 EUR
- 23:00 02:44 3h 44m 23 EUR
- 23:55 03:40 3h 45m 14 EUR
Bus Timetable: Lisbon Oriente, Moscavide → Faro Bus Station, Algarve
- 02:45 06:00 3h 15m 8 EUR
- 04:20 10:10 5h 50m 4 EUR
- 06:30 10:10 3h 40m 4 EUR
- 07:10 10:40 3h 30m 4 EUR
- 07:45 11:10 3h 25m 4 EUR
- 08:05 11:35 3h 30m 6 EUR
- 08:30 12:15 3h 45m 6 EUR
- 09:00 12:30 3h 30m 6 EUR
- 10:35 14:00 3h 25m 11 EUR
- 10:40 14:10 3h 30m 11 EUR
- 12:30 16:00 3h 30m 7 EUR
- 13:30 17:00 3h 30m 7 EUR
- 13:50 17:20 3h 30m 6 EUR
- 14:00 17:25 3h 25m 5 EUR
- 14:50 18:20 3h 30m 5 EUR
- 15:35 19:15 3h 40m 5 EUR
- 15:45 19:35 3h 50m 7 EUR
- 16:00 19:30 3h 30m 5 EUR
- 17:00 20:25 3h 25m 4 EUR
- 17:25 20:55 3h 30m 4 EUR
- 18:00 21:45 3h 45m 4 EUR
- 18:45 22:15 3h 30m 5 EUR
- 19:30 23:00 3h 30m 4 EUR
- 20:10 23:40 3h 30m 6 EUR
Bus Timetable: Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station → Faro Bus Station
- 01:00 05:00 4h 22 EUR
- 06:30 10:10 3h 40m 12 EUR
- 07:00 10:59 3h 59m 23 EUR
- 08:15 11:30 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 09:30 13:10 3h 40m 12 EUR
- 10:30 13:45 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 10:45 15:29 4h 44m 21 EUR
- 12:30 15:45 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 13:15 16:50 3h 35m 8 EUR
- 14:30 18:05 3h 35m 8 EUR
- 15:15 18:30 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 15:45 19:00 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 16:30 20:15 3h 45m 12 EUR
- 17:15 20:50 3h 35m 8 EUR
- 17:45 21:50 4h 5m 6 EUR
- 18:30 21:45 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 19:30 23:30 4h 12 EUR
- 20:30 23:45 3h 15m 12 EUR
- 22:30 02:44 4h 14m 23 EUR
- 22:30 02:05 3h 35m 14 EUR
- 23:30 03:40 4h 10m 17 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Lisbon to Algarve
- Start a journey across different vehicles from LIS Lisbon Airport and reach FAO Faro Airport in approximately 16h 5m. Services operate at 06:30 with fares beginning at 218 EUR.
- Travel on a mixed transport route from Almada Cova Piedade, Lisbon to Faro Bus Station, covering the journey in roughly 5h 20m. Services run at 14:15 and fares begin at 21 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Lisbon to Algarve
21 EUR, from Almada Cova Piedade, Lisbon to Faro Bus Station, departure at 14:15, duration 5h 20mCombined Timetable: Almada Cova Piedade, Lisbon → Faro Bus Station
- 14:15 19:35 5h 20m 21 EUR
Combined Timetable: LIS Lisbon Airport → FAO Faro Airport
- 06:30 22:35 16h 5m 218 EUR
Flight Routes & Schedules from Lisbon to Algarve
Fly from LIS Lisbon Airport straight to Algarve on the sole direct service of the day. Expect to spend approximately 0h 50m in the air before arriving at FAO Faro Airport. Services operate from 09:35 until 23:00, and tickets start from 79 to 127 EUR. Reviewing the timetable for connections between Lisbon and Algarve helps you find the departure that works best and secure your seat in advance.
Cheapest Flight Lisbon to Algarve
79 EUR, from LIS Lisbon Airport to FAO Faro Airport, departure at 16:30, duration 50mFlight Timetable: LIS Lisbon Airport → FAO Faro Airport
- 09:35 10:25 50m 124 EUR
- 09:35 10:25 50m 127 EUR
- 16:30 17:20 50m 79 EUR
- 16:30 17:20 50m 88 EUR
- 23:00 23:50 50m 127 EUR
- 23:00 23:50 50m 124 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Lisbon to Algarve
- Hop into an on-demand private car at Lisbon Hotel Transfer for a ride to Faro Hotel Transfer, lasting around 2h 45m. Several departures operate daily, and ticket prices begin at 304 to 307 EUR.
- Start your journey at Lisbon Portela Airport in a VIP transfer and arrive at Faro Hotel Transfer after about 2h 39m. With frequent departures available, fares start from 267 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Lisbon to Algarve
267 EUR, from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 2h 39mCharter Timetable: Lisbon Hotel Transfer → Faro Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 2h 45m 304 EUR
- --:-- --:-- 2h 45m 307 EUR
Charter Timetable: Lisbon Portela Airport → Faro Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 2h 39m 267 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Lisbon to Algarve
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Algarve.
How long does the Lisbon to Algarve route usually take?
Travel time on the Lisbon to Algarve route varies a lot by transport type. The fastest listed option is a flight, while buses take about 3 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. Combined services can take much longer, up to about 16 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Algarve?
The cheapest option on the Lisbon to Algarve route is the bus, with fares starting at 4 EUR. Bus prices can go up to 24 EUR depending on the service and departure point. Flights start at 79 EUR, and charter is higher.
Which transport is fastest on the Lisbon to Algarve route?
The fastest listed option for the Lisbon to Algarve route is the charter service. It takes about 2 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes, depending on the pickup point. Flights are also available, but no flight duration is listed.
Where do trips from Lisbon to Algarve usually leave and arrive?
For the Lisbon to Algarve route, buses depart from several Lisbon points, including Lisbon Oriente Bus Station, Sete Rios Bus Station, Lisbon Airport, and Almada Cova Piedade. Arrivals are listed at Faro Bus Station, Faro, or Faro Bus Station, Algarve. Flights use Lisbon Airport and Faro Airport.
How much should I expect to pay for Lisbon to Algarve travel overall?
Across the Lisbon to Algarve route, prices range from 4 EUR for some bus tickets to 307 EUR for charter. Flights are listed at 79 EUR to 127 EUR. Combined options fall between 21 EUR and 218 EUR.
How often do buses run from Lisbon to Algarve, and when is the first and last one?
Buses on the Lisbon to Algarve route run frequently, with 75 trips listed. The first departure is at 01:00 and the last is at 23:55. Exact spacing between departures is not shown, but there are many services through the day.
What are the Lisbon to Algarve bus times and how long do they take?
Bus travel on the Lisbon to Algarve route usually takes between about 3 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 50 minutes. Some station pairs are quicker, such as Almada Cova Piedade to Faro Bus Station at about 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. Others take longer.
Which Lisbon to Algarve bus stations are used most often?
The Lisbon to Algarve bus route uses several departure points, including Lisbon Oriente Bus Station, Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station, Lisbon Airport, Lisbon, and Almada Cova Piedade. Arrivals are mainly Faro Bus Station, Faro, or Faro Bus Station, Algarve. The exact station depends on the service.
What should I know about flights from Lisbon to Algarve?
Flights on the Lisbon to Algarve route run from LIS Lisbon Airport to FAO Faro Airport. Prices are listed from 79 EUR to 127 EUR. The first departure is at 09:35 and the last is at 23:00, with 6 flights listed.
Are there any combined travel options from Lisbon to Algarve?
Yes, combined services are listed for the Lisbon to Algarve route. They depart from LIS Lisbon Airport or Almada Cova Piedade, Lisbon and arrive at FAO Faro Airport or Faro Bus Station. Prices range from 21 EUR to 218 EUR, and travel time is about 5 hours 20 minutes to 16 hours 5 minutes.
How do charter transfers work on the Lisbon to Algarve route?
Charter transfers on the Lisbon to Algarve route are listed from Lisbon Hotel Transfer or Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Hotel Transfer. They cost 267 EUR to 307 EUR and take about 2 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. Three trips are listed.
If I want to book Lisbon to Algarve tickets, where should I look?
For Lisbon to Algarve bookings, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check. It shows the available bus, flight, combined, and charter options for this route, along with prices, departure points, and travel times in one place.
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