There are 5 ways to get from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Faro to Lisbon Airport
3 alternative options
Bus via Oriente
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Take the bus from Faro to Lisbon
Train
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Take the train from Faro to Lisboa - Entrecampos
Drive
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Drive from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to bus which costs €14 - €18 and takes 4h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which costs €35 - €170 and takes 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Faro and arriving at Lisbon Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
It is 221 km from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS). It is approximately 275.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) without a car is to bus via Oriente which takes 3h 40m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS), including transfers.
Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Faro station.
The best way to get from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Oriente, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 40m, you could also train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
The quickest flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Lisbon Airport station.

- Distance: 221.4 km
- Duration: 2h 10m
What companies run services between Faro, Portugal and Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?
TAP Portugal flies from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Faro to Lisbon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16 - €20 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Faro to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €200

Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Faro to Lisboa - Entrecampos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €21 - €30

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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Faro to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- 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 Faro to Lisbon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Faro to Lisbon Airport (LIS).
TAP Portugal offers flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport.
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There are 1352+ hotels available in Lisbon Airport (LIS). Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Faro to Faro Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs €1 - €10.