How far is Portimão from Albufeira?

About 17 miles (27 km) separate Portimão and Albufeira.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portimão to Albufeira?

Most of the buses traveling from Portimão to Albufeira leave from Portimao Paragem Av Guanare -Junto LG Dique and arrive at Albufeira. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Portimão to Albufeira from $2 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portimão to Albufeira on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Portimao	30m	10:30pm	Albufeira (Av Liberdade)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	9:00am	Terminal de Autobuses de Albufeira	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	9:00am	Terminal de Autobuses de Albufeira	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Rodoviária Portimao	45m	3:45pm	Albufeira	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	12:00pm	ALBUFEIRA	No tags

Next departures for Portimão to Albufeira on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Rodoviária Portimao	45m	7:30am	ALBUFEIRA	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	9:00am	Terminal de Autobuses de Albufeira	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	9:00am	Terminal de Autobuses de Albufeira	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	45m	7:15am	Albufeira	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	7:30am	ALBUFEIRA	No tags

Next departures for Portimão to Albufeira on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Portimao	30m	10:30pm	Albufeira (Av Liberdade)	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	9:00am	Terminal de Autobuses de Albufeira	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	30m	9:00am	Terminal de Autobuses de Albufeira	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Rodoviária Portimao	45m	7:15am	Albufeira	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Rodoviária Portimao	45m	2:35am	ALBUFEIRA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:48 PM WET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portimão to Albufeira

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Albufeira. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $28	Average Duration59m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $5	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Vamus Algarve

3.5/5234 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.9

Based on 234 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness but often complained with the power outlets. Vamus Algarve ticket prices on this trip start at $8

Vamus Algarve Portimão Albufeira recent customer reviews

Bus was supposed to come at 1:30. I was there from 1:15-2:15 and it never showed. Ended up taking Uber.

Angie A.

August 24, 2024

Rede Expressos

4/523,898 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Rede Expressos

4/54,281 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

PT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Portimão and Albufeira?

Stops in Portimão

A - Portimao Paragem Av Guanare -Junto LG Dique

B - Av. São Lourenço da Barrosa

C - Portimao

Stops in Albufeira

A - Albufeira

B - Terminal de Autobuses de Albufeira

C - Av. da Liberdade

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portimão to Albufeira by bus

How far is Portimão from Albufeira?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portimão to Albufeira?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$4

11/17

$3

Today

$2

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11/21

$10

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The cheapest trip from Portimão to Albufeira was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $2

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portimão to Albufeira, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $2 to $23 for a bus ticket from Portimão to Albufeira based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-21.