Faro Airport to Albufeira - Transport options and prices (2023)

Buses from Faro Airport to Albufeira

There are currently no regular buses at the airport that go directly to Albufeira. You must first go to the Faro city bus terminal where you have several options to get to the Albufeira area by bus.

These are theto take stepsIf you want to travel by bus between Faro Airport and Albufeira:

1. Faro airport to Faro city
2. Faro city to Albufeira
3. Urban bus routes from Albufeira

Step 1 of 3:Faro airport to Faro city

From the airport, take the "Próximo" Circuit 16 city bus, also known as Pink Lane, which goes to Faro City Terminal bus station -map. Buses from this route leave the airport approximately every 30 to 40 minutes between 05:00 and 00:00. TheThe ticket price is €2.25and single rides can be purchased directly from the driver. The bus ride to Faro city is approx6kmand lasts on average20 minutes.More information and timetable.

Step 2 of 3:Faro city to Albufeira

Daily buses run regularly between 06:30 and 19:00 from Faro city terminus to Albufeira. The on-site ticket offices are open from 06:00 to 23:00 and on weekends and public holidays from 07:00 to 23:00. You can also buy tickets directly from the bus driver. All buses going from Faro city to Albufeira terminate at Albufeira Bus Depot, also known as Caliços Terminal. From there you have severalUrban bus routes from Albufeirathat will take you to your final destination.

• Summary of bus options
• bus schedule

EVA Transrapid-Bus (TR)

The fastest and most direct bus between the city of Faro and Albufeira is the Transrápido Bus (TR), operated by the company EVA. It takes around55 minutesto reach the Abufeira terminus with almost no stops along the way and via the Via do Infante highway. From Faro, the bus goes directly to the Albufeira bus depot at the Caliços terminal.

Good to know:In the Albufeira-Faro direction, Transrápido bus passengers can travel free of charge on one of Faro's “Proximo” city buses to the airport, provided they have the relevant bus and plane tickets for that day.

EVA intercity buses (IU-D and IU-N)

The two most common bus connections between Faro and Albufeira are theDirect overland transport (IU-D)AndInterurban Normal (IU-N)EVA buses. You'll also pass through Vilamoura and Quarteira, making a handful of stops along the way, including some that are already in the Albufeira areaOlhos de Água, Balaia, Santa Eulália, OuraAndAreias de Sao Joao, take on average1h15And1h30or to complete the route between Faro and Albufeira Caliços bus station.

Summary of bus options from Faro to Albufeira

Bus schedule between Faro and Albufeira

• Faro » Albufeira
• Albufeira » Faro

Step 3 of 3:Urban bus routes from Albufeira

Regardless of which bus you chose in the previous step, they all finish their turnsAlbufeira bus station in Caliços-see site plan. From here there are several city tours covering the entire Albufeira area. They are provided by the companies EVA and Giro.

ticket pricevaries between €1.40 and €3.40 depending on your final destination in the Albufeira area.

For destinations further from the center of Albufeira, such as Galé, Guia and Salgados to the west or Olhos de Água, Açoteias and Falésia to the east, buses are operated by the EVA company. All other destinations are operated by the local company Giro. Check the timetables displayed at the terminal or ask for information at the ticket offices.

Trains from Faro Airport to Albufeira

There is currently no direct train connection to Faro Airport.You must first take a city bus or public taxi to Faro city center train station, which is 6 km from the airport-see site plan. From there you have three train options to Albufeira train station in Ferreiras. These trains are all operated by the companyCP - Trains from Portugal.

• Summary of train options
• train schedule

Be carefulthat Albufeira train station remains in Ferreiras, about 7 km north of Albufeira city center and even further from the main resorts such as Oura, Salgados, Galé, Olhos de Água, São Rafael, Açoteias or Falésia. Again, you will need to take a taxi from the train station to your final destination or use Albufeira's “Giro” municipal bus lines. The orange line bus connects the train station to the Albufeira Caliços terminal, from where you have buses to certain destinations in the Albufeira area.

CP regional train (R)

The most common and cheapest train, the Regional (R) train uses the Algarve/South train line, which traverses the region from Lagos in the west to Vila Real de Santo António in the east, covering almost the entire region from end to end.

CP Intercidades (IC) and Alfa Pendular (AP) trains.

Cityhopper Intercidades (IC) and Alfa Pendular (AP) trains leave Faro bound for Lisbon, passing through Albufeira - Ferreiras station before heading north to the Tunes hub in central Algarve.

Summary of train options from Faro to Albufeira

Train schedule between Faro and Albufeira

• Faro » Albufeira
• Albufeira » Faro

Public Taxis from Faro Airport to Albufeira

Taxi price from Faro airport to Albufeira varies according to vehicle capacity -4 or 8 passengers- and time of day when the service is provided - day, night, weekends or public holidays. Also the use of the taxi boat is charged separately and should the driver use the Algarve Motorway (Via do Infante) for a faster service, the toll cost will also be added to the final price.More information on public taxis.

You should also be aware that 8-seater taxis to Albufeira are less frequent than 4-seater taxis and mean even more waiting time at the rank. So if you are traveling with a larger group or you are unsure whether the taxi can take all the passengers' luggage, you should consider booking in advancePrivate transfer to AlbufeiraRather than splitting your tour group into multiple taxis and ending up paying double the price.

Public taxi fare (estimate) from Faro airport to Albufeira area

• up to 4 PAX
• up to 8 PAX

Private transfer from Faro airport to Albufeira

recommended

Private transfers are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to Albufeira. As this is a pre-booked service, not only will you save time on your arrival as it will be much easier and more convenient than having to carry your luggage around through the various stages of using a public transport alternative to Albufeira.

Good value for money
The transfer prices are very affordable for the hassle-free service you receive. For most Algarve destinations, including Albufeira, booking a private transfer is overall cheaper than a public taxi and much quicker than taking the public bus.

Prices for private transfers from Faro airport to Albufeira area