There are 7 ways to get from Porto to Faro by plane, train, bus, rideshare 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.
Train to Lisbon, fly
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Take the train from Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas to Lisboa - Oriente
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Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO)
Train
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Take the train from Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas to Faro
Bus via Lisbon
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Take the bus from Porto to Lisboa Oriente
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Take the bus from Lisbon to Faro
Bus
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Take the bus from Porto to Faro
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Porto to Faro Municipality
Drive
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Drive from Porto to Faro
Porto to Faro by train
The train journey time between Porto and Faro is around 5h 46m and covers a distance of around 627 km. Operated by Comboios De Portugal, the Porto to Faro train service departs from Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas and arrives in Faro. Typically 14 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porto to Faro is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Porto to Faro is to fly which costs €21 - €100 and takes 3h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Porto and arriving at Faro. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas and arriving at Faro. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Porto and Faro is 463 km. The road distance is 549.7 km.
The best way to get from Porto to Faro without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Porto to Faro, including transfers.
Porto to Faro bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Porto station.
Porto to Faro train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas station.
The best way to get from Porto to Faro is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €21 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 46m, you could also bus via Lisbon, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 5m.

- Distance: 463.1 km
- Duration: 3h 19m
What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Faro, Portugal?
Ryanair flies from Porto to Faro 6 times a week. Alternatively, Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas to Faro twice daily. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 5h 46m.

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

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Porto to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €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 Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas to Lisboa - Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €23 - €35
Train from Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €45 - €65

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Porto to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- RenEX

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 Porto to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Porto to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Porto to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €18
- Schedules at
- Citi Express

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 Lisbon to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

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 Oporto to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- ALSA

- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Porto to Faro Municipality
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Porto Airport to Faro Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Porto to Faro bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Faro station.
Porto to Faro train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Faro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Faro is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Porto to Faro.
Ryanair offers flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport.
Book your Porto to Faro train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Porto to Faro bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 345+ hotels available in Faro. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Porto to Porto Airport is to subway which takes 27 min and costs €1 - €3.