There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Olhão by train, bus, ferry, car 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.
Recommended
Train, bus
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justa
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Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Santa Justa to Tavira
Cheapest
Fly to Sevilla, bus
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Sevilla (SVQ)
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Take the bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Tavira
Train, bus via Madrid
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
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Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Santa Justa to Tavira
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Albufeira Bus Station
Bus, ferry
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Take the Bus from Barcelona to Ayamonte
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Take the ferry from Ayamonte to Vila Real de Santo António
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Take the bus from Vila Real S Antonio to Olhao
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Olhão
Fly to Faro
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Faro (FAO)
Barcelona to Olhão by train and bus
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Portugal from Spain
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry into Portugal from Spain
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Portugal
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Considerations leaving from Spain
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Portugal is currently allowed from Spain.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Olhão is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Olhão is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Olhão is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 808 24 24 24.
No, returning to Spain from Portugal is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 8 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Olhão is to fly which costs €30 - €130 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Olhão is to fly. Taking this option will cost €30 - €130 and takes 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Olhão. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station and arriving at Olhao via Albufeira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
The distance between Barcelona and Olhão is 989 km. The road distance is 1183.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Olhão without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 20m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Barcelona to Olhão, including transfers.
Barcelona to Olhão bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Olhão is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 6h 16m.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Barcelona to Olhão bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Albufeira Bus Station.
- Distance: 988.6 km
- Duration: 10h 20m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Olhão, Portugal?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Albufeira Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 20h 30m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and two other airlines fly from Barcelona to Olhão twice daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Faro via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €150
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €16 - €150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €110
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €190
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €200
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €110
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €190
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €200
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €190
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Promo
- €110 - €140
- Promo+
- €115 - €125
- Flexible
- €150 - €190
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Promo
- €45 - €65
- Promo+
- €54 - €58
- Flexible
- €70 - €95
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Sevilla Estación Santa Justa to Tavira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Tavira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Albufeira Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- info.LD@avanzagrupo.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Barcelona to Ayamonte
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €130
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Vila Real S Antonio to Olhao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- https://www.rede-expressos.pt/en
Bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Tavira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- https://www.rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +351 289 899 700
- clientes@eva-bus.com
- Website
- eva-bus.com
Bus from Vila Real S. António to Olhão
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Schedules at
- Vamus Algarve
- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Vila Real S Antonio to Olhao
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- RenEX
- Phone
- +34 652 525 168
- Website
- rioguadiana.net
Ferry from Ayamonte to Vila Real de Santo António
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- rioguadiana.net
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Olhão is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 5:22 PM in Barcelona and 4:22 PM in Olhão.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Olhão is 1183 km. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Barcelona to Olhão.
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, TAP Portugal and Ryanair offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport.
There are 266+ hotels available in Olhão. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs .