There are 6 ways to get from Faro to Penela by train, bus, car, plane or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus via Lisbon
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Take the bus from Faro to Lisboa Sete Rios
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Take the bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Avelar
Bus
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Take the bus from Faro to Coimbra
Drive
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Drive from Faro to Penela
Fly to Lisbon, train
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Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS)
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Take the train from Lisboa - Oriente to Coimbra-B
Fly to Porto, towncar
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Fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO)
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Take a town car from Porto Airport to Coimbra
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Faro to Penela is to bus via Lisbon, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Faro to Penela is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h.
The distance between Faro and Penela is 337 km. The road distance is 427.1 km.
The best way to get from Faro to Penela without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Faro to Penela, including transfers.
The best way to get from Faro to Penela is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Lisbon, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 54m.
The quickest flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Faro to Penela is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Faro to Penela.
TAP Portugal offers flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport.
There are 59+ hotels available in Penela. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 337.2 km
- Duration: 5h 5m
What companies run services between Faro, Portugal and Penela, Portugal?
Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Faro to Coimbra-B twice daily. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faro to Penela via Lisboa Sete Rios and Avelar in around 6h 54m.

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Faro to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Faro to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €140

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 Coimbra-B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €35 - €55
Train from Lisboa - Oriente to Coimbra-B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €15 - €21

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 Lisboa Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Avelar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

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 Faro to Lisbon Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- ALSA

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Faro to Lisboa Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- RenEX

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 Faro to Coimbra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- (+351) 220971653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Porto Airport to Coimbra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €120 - €150
- More information at
- VMTransfers
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Faro to Faro Airport is to line 16 bus which takes 18 min and costs €2 - €3.