Lisbon to Faro: Train Time by Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, or the Bus

Lisbon to Faro takes about 3 hours by the fast Alfa Pendular train, running from Lisbon Oriente to Faro across the Alentejo into the Algarve, from around EUR 22. The cheaper Intercidades express covers the same route in about 3h30. Rede Expressos and FlixBus coaches take around 3h15 for similar money. The trip is far too short to fly. Here is how the times and fares compare.

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Fastest	Alfa Pendular, about 3 hours
Frequency	Several direct trains a day, plus frequent coaches
Cheapest	Advance coach fare, or the Intercidades train
Route	Lisbon Oriente to Faro, about 280 km into the Algarve

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Alfa Pendular (CP) Fastest, direct from Lisbon Oriente to Faro. Air-conditioned with WiFi and a cafe car. Book ahead for the lowest fares.	about 3 hours	approx €22 to €35	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Intercidades (CP) Slightly slower and a little cheaper express train on the same route, direct with no change.	about 3h30	approx €20 to €30	No	Check on 12Go →
Bus	Rede Expressos / FlixBus coach Comparable in time to the train and often the lowest fare, with frequent daily departures.	about 3h15	from EUR 15 advance	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Lisbon to Faro?

About 3 hours on the fast Alfa Pendular from Lisbon Oriente to Faro, and about 3h30 on the slightly cheaper Intercidades express, both direct with no change.

What is the Lisbon to Faro train time?

The Alfa Pendular covers Lisbon to Faro in around 3 hours, with the Intercidades express taking about 3h30 on the same route into the Algarve.

How much is the train from Lisbon to Faro?

Alfa Pendular fares are around EUR 22 to 35, with the Intercidades a little cheaper. Booking ahead saves the most. Coaches can undercut both from about EUR 15 in advance.

Is there a direct train from Lisbon to Faro?

Yes. Both the Alfa Pendular and the Intercidades run direct with no change from Lisbon Oriente to Faro, several times a day.

What is the best way to get from Lisbon to Faro?

The Alfa Pendular is the best all-round option: fastest at about 3 hours, direct, with air-conditioning and WiFi. The Intercidades and the coaches are cheaper if you are counting every euro.

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