What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Portimão?

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Portimão is to bus which costs €14 - €80 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Málaga to Portimão?

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Portimão is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Portimão?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Portimão. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at Portimão via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Málaga to Portimão?

The distance between Málaga and Portimão is 577 km. The road distance is 451.8 km.

How do I travel from Málaga to Portimão without a car?

The best way to get from Málaga to Portimão without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs €29 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Málaga to Portimão?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Málaga to Portimão, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Portimão bus from?

Málaga to Portimão bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.

Where does the Málaga to Portimão bus arrive?

Málaga to Portimão bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) station.

What is the time difference between Málaga and Portimão?

Portimão is 1h behind Málaga. It is currently 1:52 PM in Málaga and 12:52 PM in Portimão.

Can I drive from Málaga to Portimão?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Portimão is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Málaga to Portimão.

How do I get a bus ticket from Málaga to Portimão?

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Where can I stay near Portimão?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Portimão.

Málaga to Portimão - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Portimão by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn / ...
2. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses to Portimão
7h 53m
€29–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)ALSA - Ma-Sev Dir / ...
2. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses to Portimão
8h
€14–80
Train, bus via Córdoba
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-CentralAve
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn / ...
3. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
4. Take the train from Faro to PortimaoRe
8h 27m
€27–165
Drive 451.8 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Portimão451.8 km
4h 52m
€72–104
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Faro Airport (FAO)AGP - FAO
2. Take the bus from Faro Airport to Terminal Rodoviário de Portimão
9h 31m
€73–197
Bus via Jerez de la Frontera
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Jerez de la FronteraM-955
2. Take the bus from Jerez de la Frontera to Albufeira
11h 58m
€31–62

Málaga to Portimão by train and bus

21Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577.4 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Portimão, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Portimão via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses in around 8h.

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