What is the cheapest way to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira?

The cheapest way to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira?

The fastest way to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €6 - €10.

How far is it from Ria Formosa to Albufeira?

The distance between Ria Formosa and Albufeira is 46 km. The road distance is 40.8 km.

How do I travel from Ria Formosa to Albufeira without a car?

The best way to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 53 min and costs €11 - €30.

How long does it take to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ria Formosa to Albufeira?

Yes, the driving distance between Ria Formosa to Albufeira is 41 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Ria Formosa to Albufeira.

Where can I stay near Albufeira?

There are 8177+ hotels available in Albufeira.

Ria Formosa to Albufeira - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ria Formosa to Albufeira by taxi, bus, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ria Formosa to Faro
2. Take the bus from Faro to Albufeira1010 / ...
53 min
€12–29
Drive 40.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ria Formosa to Albufeira40.8 km
45 min
€7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ria Formosa to Albufeira40.8 km
45 min
€50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Faro - Terminal Rodoviário to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira9 / ...
1h 59m
€15–24

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 45.6 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Ria Formosa, Portugal and Albufeira, Portugal?

VAMUS - Transportes do Algarve operates a bus from Faro - Terminal Rodoviário to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira hourly. Tickets cost €4–11 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Rede Expressos also services this route 4 times a day.

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