On this page you'll find transport information for getting from Faro to Albufeira by bus, train and car, including how to get from Faro airport to Albufeira.
Faro to Albufeira by Train
The journey takes around 30m and costs about 3€ on the regional train. There are faster intercity trains but they cost over 10€ for a 20 minute journey. Tickets can´t be booked online for individual journeys but you can check the time table at
Rail Europe (be sure to click ¨Check Schedules". If you do hold a Rail Europe rail pass, you can use it for this journey. Also note that the train station is outside the town, so you´ll need to catch another bus into town or a taxi.
Faro to Albufeira by Bus
The bus journey from Faro to Albufeira takes around and hour and costs around 5€ one way . See more information at
Eva Transportes.
Faro to Albufeira by Car
It takes around 40 minutes by car to get to Albufeira from Faro and is about 45km (30 miles) using the A22.
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Faro Airport to Albufeira
If you are flying into Faro airport but want to go directly to Albufeira, the easiest way is by airport transfer. It costs about 9€ and saves you the hassle (and 2€) of going into Faro's city center first, then transferring to a bus or train once in town (which is another 5€, if taking the bus directly since the train does´t do into town). This is especially good if you have lots of luggage and/or are short on time. Book from
City Discovery.
