What is the cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island?

The cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island is to bus and Speed boat which costs €9 - €29 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island?

The fastest way to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island is to bus and Speed boat which takes 1h 49m and costs €9 - €29.

How far is it from Albufeira to Culatra Island?

The distance between Albufeira and Culatra Island is 49 km.

How do I travel from Albufeira to Culatra Island without a car?

The best way to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island without a car is to bus and Speed boat which takes 1h 49m and costs €9 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Culatra Island?

There are 3867+ hotels available in Culatra Island.

Albufeira to Culatra Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, and Speed boat

There are 3 ways to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island by bus or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, Speed boat
best
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro1010 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Faro - Portas do Mar to Ilha do FarolFaro
1h 49m
€9–28
Bus, Speed boat via Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Faro - Terminal Rodoviário9 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Faro - Portas do Mar to Ilha do FarolFaro
3h 15m
€6–34
Bus, Speed boat via Culatra
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro1010 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Faro - Portas do Mar to CulatraFaro
2h 4m
€9–28

Albufeira to Culatra Island by bus, foot, and ferry

112Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Albufeira to Culatra Island.

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Distance: 48.9 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Culatra Island, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Albufeira to Culatra Island. However, you can take the bus to Faro, walk to Faro - Portas do Mar, then take the ferry to Ilha do Farol. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albufeira to Culatra via Faro and Faro - Portas do Mar in around 2h 4m.

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