Southern Portugal's Atlantic Coast

Getting to Algarve

5 ways to reach Algarve

Whether you are arriving by air, road, rail, or bus, there are several ways to reach Algarve. Here is a guide to each option.

Transport Options

Faro Airport (FAO)

Faro Airport, known by its IATA code FAO, is the sole commercial airport serving the Algarve and the undisputed gateway ...

Airport · 2-3 hours from most European cities

Driving from Lisbon

The road journey from Lisbon to the Algarve is one of the most common domestic drives in Portugal, covering roughly 280 ...

Road · 2.5 hours to Faro, 3 hours to Lagos

CP Train Services

Portugal's national railway operator, Comboios de Portugal, commonly known as CP, runs train services connecting Lisbon ...

Rail · 3 hours Lisbon to Faro

Rede Expressos Coach Services

Long-distance coach travel between Lisbon and the Algarve is dominated by Rede Expressos, Portugal's largest intercity b...

Bus · 3-4 hours from Lisbon

Portimao Cruise Port

Portimão's cruise port sits on the southern bank of the Arade river estuary, one of the few natural harbours on the Alga...

Cruise