What is the cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Praia?

The cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Praia is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $500 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albufeira to Praia?

The fastest way to get from Albufeira to Praia is to bus and fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $160 - $500.

How far is it from Albufeira to Praia?

The distance between Albufeira and Praia is 2941 km.

How long does it take to get from Albufeira to Praia?

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Albufeira to Praia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Albufeira and Praia?

Praia is 1h behind Albufeira. It is currently 4:26 AM in Albufeira and 3:26 AM in Praia.

Where can I stay near Praia?

There are 415+ hotels available in Praia.

Albufeira to Praia - 2 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Albufeira to Praia by bus or plane

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

Bus to Faro Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)FAO - RAI
10h 7m
$218–686
Bus to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)LIS - RAI
9h 12m
$169–498

Faro Airport (FAO) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

23Weekly Planes

9h 12mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Albufeira to Praia.

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Distance: 2,940.7 km
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Praia, Cabo Verde?

There is no direct connection from Albufeira to Praia. However, you can take the bus to Faro, walk to Faro Airport (FAO) airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), then take the taxi to Praia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lisbon, walk to Oriente, take the subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) airport, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), then take the taxi to Praia.

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