There are 4 ways to get from Monchique to Faro by bus, train, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Line 94 bus, train • 3h 17m
€10 - €14
Cheapest option
Line 94 bus, bus • 3h 28m
€8 - €12
2 alternative options
Taxi • 58 min
€90 - €120
Drive • 58 min
€9 - €15
Monchique to Faro by bus
The bus journey time between Monchique and Faro is around 6h 54m and covers a distance of around 108 km. The fastest bus normally takes 2h 38m. Operated by Frota Azul Algarve and EVA Transportes, the Monchique to Faro bus service departs from Monchique and arrives in Faro Tribunal. Typically 11 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route overview
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Monchique to Faro bus schedules
Buses departing Friday, July 30, 2021
Buses departing Saturday, July 31, 2021
Buses departing Sunday, August 1, 2021
Buses departing Monday, August 2, 2021
Buses departing Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Buses departing Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Buses departing Thursday, August 5, 2021
Frota Azul Algarve
Frota Azul Algarve
Frota Azul Algarve
EVA Transportes
EVA Transportes
EVA Transportes
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Inter-regional travel is permitted
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Faro is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Faro is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Faro is 2 metres.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monchique to Faro is to line 94 bus and bus which costs €7 - €12 and takes 3h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Monchique to Faro is to taxi which costs €90 - €120 and takes 58 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Monchique to Faro. However, there are services departing from Monchique and arriving at Faro Tribunal via Portimão. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Monchique and Faro is 65 km. The road distance is 85 km.
The best way to get from Monchique to Faro without a car is to line 94 bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Monchique to Faro, including transfers.
Monchique to Faro bus services, operated by Frota Azul Algarve, depart from Monchique station.
Monchique to Faro bus services, operated by EVA Transportes, arrive at Faro Tribunal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monchique to Faro is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Monchique to Faro.
There are 275+ hotels available in Faro. Prices start at €75 per night.
- Distance: 64.9 km
- Duration: 3h 17m
What companies run services between Monchique, Portugal and Faro, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Monchique to Faro via Portimão in around 3h 28m.
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
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Portimao to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €4 - €7
- Phone
- 282 418 120
- clientes@frotazul-algarve.pt
- Website
- frotazul-algarve.pt
Bus from Monchique to Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Schedules at
- frotazul-algarve.pt
Bus from Monchique to Portimão
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Schedules at
- frotazul-algarve.pt
- Phone
- 707 223 344
- reservas@eva-bus.com
- Website
- eva-bus.com
Bus from Portimão to Faro Tribunal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Schedules at
- eva-bus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
SBVanTravel
- Phone
- +351 964 827 519
- Website
- sbvantravel.com
José Manuel A Chaparro
- Phone
- +351 282 411 802
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