Access to Faro

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Faro, the sunny capital of the Algarve, is easily accessible from major cities in Europe, North America, Spain and Portugal. Here's all the information you need to organize your trip, whether you arrive by plane, train or bus.

Faro Airport (FAO)

By Plane

Situation

Faro international airport is 4 km from the city center (10-15 minutes by shuttle or car/taxi).

Airlines

Ryanair, EasyJet, TAP Portugal, Transavia, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, etc.

Direct flights

France: Paris (Orly, CDG), Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse.
Belgium/Luxembourg: Brussels (Charleroi, Zaventem), Luxembourg.
Germany: Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf.
United Kingdom: London (Gatwick, Stansted, Luton), Manchester, Bristol.
Netherlands: Amsterdam, Eindhoven.
Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia.
Italy: Rome, Milan.
Scandinavia: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo.
Eastern Europe: Warsaw, Prague, Budapest.
Outside Europe: New York, Montreal and Toronto (via Lisbon).

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Practical tips

Airport transfer → city center:
- Cab: 10-15 € (10-15 min journey).
- Bus: Line 16 (Aerobus, €2.50, 20 min, stops at the station and downtown).
- Car rental: Agencies present at the airport. We recommend that you rent your car with Gold Car to benefit from the best rates.
Recommendation: Book your flights early to benefit from the best fares and availability.

Faro railway station (Estação Ferroviária de Faro)

By Train
from Portugal or Spain

Main lines

Lisbon → Faro: Alfa Pendular trains (fast, 3h) or Intercidades (3h30), several departures a day.
Porto → Faro: Connection in Lisbon (total time: ~5h30).
Seville (Spain) → Faro: Train to Vila Real de Santo António, then bus or cab (allow 3 hours total).

Rates

Lisbon-Faro: €20-40 (depending on class and timetable)
Porto-Faro: €35-60

Reservations

Official website of Portuguese Railways

Faro bus station

By Bus
from Portugal or Spain

From Portugal

Companies: Rede Expressos, FlixBus, EVA Transportes.
Popular lines:
- Lisbon → Faro: 3h30, €15-25 (frequent departures from Sete Rios bus station).
- Porto → Faro: 5h30-6h, €25-40 (with connection in Lisbon).
- Albufeira/Lagos → Faro: 1h-1h30, €5-10.

From Spain

Seville → Faro: Direct buses with ALSA or FlixBus (2h30, €15-25).
Huelva → Faro: Bus with EVA Transportes (1h30, €10-15).

Useful links

Rentals and routes

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Vehicle rental

Airport agencies: Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Gold Car.
Tip: Book in advance to avoid shortages.

Journey from Lisbon

Distance: 280 km (~2h45 via A2).
Tolls: Expect to pay €20-25 (A2 freeway).
Parking in Faro: Several pay parking lots in the city center.

Journey from Seville (Spain)

Distance: 200 km (~2h15 via A49/E1).
Border: uncontrolled passage (Schengen area).

General Councils

Local transport: Faro is a pedestrian-friendly city with excellent bus links ( Proximo lines).
Ecology: Take the train or carpool (platforms like BlaBlaCar).