How to get from Lisbon to Albufeira
- 197 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 45m
- 54 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
2h 45m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lisbon to Albufeira. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 197 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
197 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €29Reading date not recorded | 5h 42m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 2h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€29Reading date not recorded5h 42m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 22h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lisbon to Albufeira: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lisbon → Albufeirabus
FlixBus·2h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lisbon to Albufeira
FlixBus runs 54 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 54 | 01:45 | 20:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLisbon-AlbufeiraBook →CP - Comboios de PortugalLisbon-FaroBook →Local busFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport-AlbufeiraBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, CP - Comboios de Portugal, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lisbon to Albufeira works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lisbon to Albufeira, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Lisbon to Albufeira: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Albufeira?
The most useful route takes about 2h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lisbon to Albufeira?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:45 and the last at 20:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lisbon to Albufeira?
54 a day with FlixBus, between 01:45 and 20:30.
How far is Albufeira from Lisbon?
About 197 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lisbon to Albufeira cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lisbon to Albufeira?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, CP - Comboios de Portugal, Local bus.
Can you get from Lisbon to Albufeira without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Albufeira?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026