Faro is one of the most popular trips from Lisbon. After enjoying Lisbon, most tourists choose to have a taste of the Algarve region, too, which is understandable when thought about all the beauty the region has to offer. The trip between Lisbon and Faro is not very problematic and complicated. However, it is better to do the research beforehand. Here is a guide for all the options travelers have for the trip from Lisbon to Faro.
1How to Travel from Lisbon to Faro by Bus?
One way tickets from Lisbon to Fato by bus cost around 20 euros. There are many trips daily, almost every hour. So, it is not hard to find a fitting time for departure. The trip between Lisbon and Faro takes around 3-and-a-half hours, approximating to 4 hours. The distance is around 280 km. Departure locations from Lisbon are the Oriente bus station and Sete Rios bus station. The bus station of Faro is also close to Old Town where almost all the main tourist attractions stand.
2How to Travel from Lisbon to Faro by Train?
The trip by train between Lisbon and Faro is serviced by the Comboios de Portugal which is the national railway company of Portugal. There are five trips daily and the trip takes around 3 or 3.5 hours. Some connections in-between make more stops so the trip takes a bit longer, but not much. The tickets for the journey between Lisbon and Faro cost 11 or 12 euros depending on your choice, but that extra one euro is worth the time advantage provided by the quicker journey. Trains to Faro from Lisbon depart from the Oriente Station.
3How to Travel from Lisbon to Faro by Car?
As mentioned, the distance between the Portuguese capital and Faro is around 280 km and it takes around 3 hours to complete the journey. One of the biggest advantages granted by driving is that the travelers can include stops anywhere they want and enjoy the scenery as they like. It is not the cheapest option, but if the budget is not a problem, to be able to savor every moment of the trip, driving is a great option.
4How to Travel from Lisbon to Faro by Plane?
There are three flights daily offered by TAP Portugal. The flight from Lisbon to Faro takes around 45 minutes, however, as it universally is, it is very likely that extra time will be spent arriving at the airport, waiting at the check-in and luggage retrieval lines. Therefore, this option does not save a lot of time within such a short distance. The tickets cost around 70 euros per person.
