Alternative 1: Flying to Seville

Seville airport is located in the neighbour Spanish province of Andalusia, 150 km from the Algarve border and 200 Km from Faro, 225 km from Vilamoura, 240 km from Albufeira and 280 km from Lagos.

Having landed in Seville you can choose from the following ground transportation options to the Algarve:

• Train Seville » Algarve
• Car rental Seville » Algarve
• Bus Seville » Algarve
• Taxi Seville » Algarve

Travelling by train from Seville to the Algarve

Presently there is no rail connection between the Spanish province of Andalusia and the Portuguese Algarve region. So, we put the train trip as an option to rule out.

Renting a car from Seville to the Algarve

Driving to the Algarve is an option to consider since there is the possibility of renting a car directly at Seville airport. The journey in Spanish territory is comfortable and fast through the toll-free highway A-49 / E-1, with direct connection to the Algarve.

Depending on your final destination, the journey within the Algarve may be made freely through the national road N125 or via motorway A22 with tolls. Once you cross the bridge over the Guadiana river and enter Portuguese territory, to your right you will find an information desk for tourists where you can pre-pay the tolls or simply ask for information about the Algarve.

To return the car rental, you can do it again in Seville airport or in another rent-a-car station. Multinational companies like Avis or Europcar allow the pick-up of vehicles at Seville airport and the drop off at Faro airport. For simulations and rental prices use our rent-a-car search engine.

Travelling by bus from Seville to the Algarve

Depending on the number of passengers and final destination, the bus ride from Seville to the Algarve can be an economic option. However, it is undoubtedly the most time consuming travel method, sometimes requiring transshipments and extra transport that may make this option more expensive at the end.

Buses making the connection between Seville and the Algarve leave from the Plaza de Armas station, located 15 km from the airport. To get there you can take a public taxi at the airport - price is around 20€, or the urban bus which is around 5€ per person.

Once at Plaza de Armas station you can buy bus tickets for several cities in Algarve. Depending on your final destination, you might need to take an extra urban bus. Information such as schedules, maps and routes are available at each station. Alternatively you can grab a taxi at the bus station.

Travelling by taxi from Seville to the Algarve

It is the fastest option to travel between Seville and the Algarve. The major disadvantage is the price. However, the larger the group the cheaper it becomes. To avoid waiting in lines and time waist, you can book a private taxi transfer directly to your final destination in the Algarve. At the airport arrivals hall you will have a driver waiting for you.

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Alternative 2: Flying to Lisbon

As an international hub, Lisbon airport is an excellent alternative and you will most certainly find a connection with your origin city. Lisbon stays 280 km from Faro, 260 km from Albufeira, 260 km from Vilamoura and 300 km from Lagos. Once in Lisbon you can choose from the following ground transportation options to the Algarve:

• Train Lisbon » Algarve
• Car rental Lisbon » Algarve
• Bus Lisbon » Algarve
• Taxi Lisbon » Algarve

Travelling by train from Lisbon to the Algarve

The trains from Lisbon towards the Algarve depart from the Oriente station located 3.5 km from the airport. Getting to the train station is inexpensive and can be done by subway or taxi, both available directly from the airport.

Once at the Oriente station you can take the more frequent Intercities train or the high speed Alfa Pendular train. Both trains have only 4 stops in the Algarve - Tunes, Albufeira (Ferreiras), Loulé and Faro.

If you wish to travel to another city in the Algarve you will have to take a regional train afterwards. For western Algarve cities like Portimão and Lagos the train transfer is made at Tunes station. For eastern destinations like Olhão and Tavira the transfer takes place in Faro station.

Renting a car from Lisbon to the Algarve

Driving from Lisbon to the Algarve is an alternative to consider since there is the possibility of renting a car at Lisbon airport. The travel route between Lisbon and the Algarve can be made through the national road IC1 or via the A2 motorway with tolls. To simplify the process of toll payments, most car hire companies rent devices to control the use of motorways in Portugal, crediting the value associated with each use directly from the customer's credit card.

To return your car rental, you can do it again at Lisbon airport or in another rent-a-car station. Companies like Europcar and Hertz allow rental pick-ups at Lisbon airport and vehicle return at Faro airport. For car rental simulations use our car hire search engine.

Travelling by bus from Lisbon to the Algarve

Depending on the travel group size, taking a bus from Lisbon to the Algarve can be an economic alternative. However, it is undoubtedly the most time consuming option, requiring transshipments and extra transport that may cause the trip to be more expensive than initial planned.

The majority of buses making the connection between Lisbon and the Algarve leave from the Oriente station, just 3.5 km from Lisbon airport. You can get there via subway or taxi, both available directly from Lisbon airport.

At Oriente bus station you can buy tickets to the several Algarve cities. Depending on your final destination, you may have to take an extra urban bus or a public taxi.

Travelling by taxi from Lisbon to the Algarve

Private taxis represent the fastest option to travel between Lisbon and the Algarve. The major disadvantage is the price. However, the larger the group the more cheaper and convenient becomes. To avoid queues and time wasting, you can book a private taxi transfer to the Algarve. A driver will be waiting for your party at the airport arrivals hall holding a sign with your name.