The average bus between Silves and Tavira takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Silves to Tavira. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Silves and Tavira. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silves is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Tavira at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Silves to Tavira. However, there are services departing from Silves station and arriving at Tavira station via Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Silves to Tavira bus services, operated by VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve, depart from Silves - Bombeiros station.
Silves to Tavira bus services, operated by VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Tavira station.
The distance between Silves and Tavira is 70.3 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Silves - Bombeiros to Terminal Rodoviário de Tavira via Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira in around 3h 30m.