There are 7 ways to get from Vilamoura to Maceira by train, bus, night bus, car, plane or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Loule to Coimbra-B
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Take the train from Coimbra-B to Martinganca-Maceira
Cheapest option
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Vilamoura to Leiria
5 alternative options
Bus via Lisbon
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Take the bus from Vilamoura to Lisboa Sete Rios
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Take the bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Leiria
Bus
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Take the bus from Faro to Leiria
Drive
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Drive from Vilamoura to Maceira
Fly to Lisbon, bus
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Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS)
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Take the bus from Lisbon to Leiria
Fly to Porto, towncar
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Fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO)
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Take a town car from Porto Airport to Leiria
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Vilamoura to Maceira is to night bus, which costs €16 - €21 and takes 7h 23m.
The quickest way to get from Vilamoura to Maceira is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilamoura to Maceira. However, there are services departing from Vilamoura and arriving at Maceira via Lisboa Sete Rios and Leiria bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Vilamoura and Maceira is 297 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.
The best way to get from Vilamoura to Maceira without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Vilamoura to Maceira, including transfers.
Vilamoura to Maceira bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Vilamoura station.
The best way to get from Vilamoura to Maceira is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Lisbon, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 7h 7m.
The quickest flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Vilamoura to Maceira bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Leiria station.

- Distance: 296.7 km
- Duration: 7h 11m
What companies run services between Vilamoura, Portugal and Maceira, Leiria, Portugal?
You can take a train from Vilamoura to Maceira via Loule, Coimbra-B, and Martinganca-Maceira in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vilamoura to Maceira via Lisboa Sete Rios, Leiria, and Leiria bus Terminal in around 7h 7m.

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Faro to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €210
Flights from Faro to Porto via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €200

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Faro to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €150

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 Loule to Coimbra-B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €35 - €50
Train from Coimbra-B to Martinganca-Maceira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €6 - €10

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 Vilamoura to Lisboa Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
Night bus from Vilamoura to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Vilamoura to Lisboa Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- RenEX

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Faro to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lisbon to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- (+351) 220971653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Porto Airport to Leiria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180 - €230
- More information at
- VMTransfers
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vilamoura to Maceira is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Vilamoura to Maceira.
TAP Portugal offers flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport.
There are 172+ hotels available in Maceira. Prices start at €87 per night.