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How to get fromMalta to Portimãoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Malta to Portimão by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Faro Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane MLA - FAO
    2. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    10h 45m
    €90–177

  2. Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane MLA - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train
    10h 34m
    €102–320

  3. Fly to Seville Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane MLA - SVQ
    2. Take the bus from Seville to Farobus bus
    3. Take the train from Faro to Portimaotrain train
    11h 45m
    €91–230

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Faro Airport (FAO) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,088.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Malta and Portimão, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Portimão. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Faro Airport (FAO), walk to Faro Airport, take the line 16 bus to Faro - Estação CP, walk to Faro, then take the train to Portimao. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS), walk to Aeroporto, take the subway to Oriente, walk to Lisboa Oriente, take the train to Tunes, then take the train to Portimao.

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