There are 6 ways to get from Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) by bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro
Cheapest option
Bus via Faro
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Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro
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Take the bus from Faro Bus Terminal to Faro Airport
4 alternative options
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO)
Drive
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Drive from Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO)
Shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Albufeira to Faro Airport
Towncar
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Take a town car from Albufeira to Faro Airport
Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) is to bus, which costs €5 - €7 and takes 39 min.
The quickest way to get from Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) is to taxi which costs €50 - €60 and takes 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albufeira and arriving at Faro. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Albufeira and Faro Airport (FAO) is 26 km. The road distance is 45.2 km.
The best way to get from Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs €5 - €7.
The bus from Albufeira to Faro takes 39 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albufeira station.
Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Faro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO) is 45 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Albufeira to Faro Airport (FAO).
There are 500+ hotels available in Faro Airport (FAO). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 26.1 km
- Duration: 39 min
What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Faro Airport (FAO), Portugal?
FlixBus operates a bus from Albufeira to Faro 3 times a day. Tickets cost €5 - €7 and the journey takes 39 min.

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Albufeira to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Albufeira to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Faro to Faro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

- Phone
- +351 289 899 700
- clientes@eva-bus.com
- Website
- eva-bus.com
Bus from Albufeira Caliços to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Schedules at
- Vamus Algarve
Bus from Faro to Faro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Vamus Algarve

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Albufeira to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- RenEX

- Phone
- +351 289 899 700
- Website
- proximo.pt
Bus from Faro Bus Terminal to Faro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Schedules at
- proximo.pt

- Website
- terravision.eu
Shuttle from Albufeira to Faro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €10 - €12
- Schedules at
- terravision.eu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €50 - €60
SBVanTravel
- Phone
- +351 964 827 519
- Website
- sbvantravel.com
José Manuel A Chaparro
- Phone
- +351 282 411 802
Taxi Pinheiro
- Phone
- +351 915 559 293
- Website
- taxipinheiro.com
Sunline Transfers
- Phone
- +351 935 858 997
- Website
- sunlinetransfers.com
Faro Taxi
- Phone
- +351 960 204 709
- Website
- farotaxi.com
Faro Direct Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +351 913 673 322
- Website
- farodirectairporttransfers.com
Algarserra Transfers
- Phone
- +351 289 804 017
- Website
- algarserra.com

- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Albufeira to Faro Airport
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
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