What is the cheapest way to get from Balsa to Almada?

The cheapest way to get from Balsa to Almada is to bus which costs €7 - €30 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsa to Almada?

The fastest way to get from Balsa to Almada is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Balsa and Almada?

No, there is no direct bus from Balsa to Almada. However, there are services departing from Luz de Tavira and arriving at Ponte 25 de Abril via Terminal Rodoviário de Faro and Sete Rios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Balsa and Almada?

No, there is no direct train from Balsa to Almada. However, there are services departing from Luz and arriving at Pragal via Faro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Balsa to Almada?

The distance between Balsa and Almada is 311 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.

How do I travel from Balsa to Almada without a car?

The best way to get from Balsa to Almada without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €15 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Balsa to Almada?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Balsa to Almada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsa to Almada bus from?

Balsa to Almada bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro station.

Where do I catch the Balsa to Almada train from?

Balsa to Almada train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Faro station.

Train or bus from Balsa to Almada?

The best way to get from Balsa to Almada is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €30 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Balsa to Almada bus arrive?

Balsa to Almada bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

Where does the Balsa to Almada train arrive?

Balsa to Almada train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Pragal station.

Can I drive from Balsa to Almada?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsa to Almada is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Balsa to Almada.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsa to Almada?

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Balsa to Almada - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Balsa to Almada by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Faro to PragalIc
5h 9m
€15–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios93 | Vila Real S António / ...
5h 46m
€7–30
Drive 290.1 km
1. Drive from Balsa to Almada290.1 km
2h 53m
€46–66
Train, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Luz to Faro
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)FAO - LIS
3. Take the subway from Alameda to Cais do Sodré
4h 3m
€47–180
Bus via Interface de Transportes de Setúbal
1. Take the bus from Faro to Interface de Transportes de SetúbalN1016
8h 11m
€13–26

Balsa to Almada by foot and train

21Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.3 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Balsa, Faro, Portugal and Almada, Portugal?

Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Faro to Pragal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–29 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios hourly. Tickets cost €2–18 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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