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Algarve Transport Information
Flights, Car Hire, Transfers, Train & Bus Links
 Below are some links, that I have found and used, to sites which cover the
following: Information on Airports that serve Portugal and the Algarve. Current baggage restrictions.
Places where it is possible to get 'Cheap' Flights and reasonable Car Hire.
Also if you don't need or want a rental car for your stay, transfer services between the
(Faro) Airport and the town of Praia da Luz, or alternatively timetables for the Bus and Train services from Faro to Lagos / Luz.
2011 It looks like tolls may be introduced for the A22 ( motorway ), nothing fixed yet though as there is understandable protest for the plan. You may be tempted to start using the N125 ( the 'old' A road ) but whist it is
perfectly good for short 'hops' it is not really suitable for trips to the west
Algarve. Also bear in mind there are substantial road works forecast this year for the N125 which can only make a journey even longer.
• Worth remembering is that whilst it is sometimes worthwhile 'holding out' for cheaper flight prices you will find that for car rental it is generally not, and premium rates apply when fleets are depleted in the high season.
• If you are in a group ( e.g. golfers ) and are looking for mini bus / transit type buses, be warned that they are harder to get at short notice in the peak season.
Any comments included are my own, if you have something to add, had an agreeable or disagreeable experience ( especially when using the services through any of the links I've listed ) with let me know
so I can 'pass them on' here.
Update The Winter rail timetable ( effective 12/2010 ) is shown below and is now available as a downloadable ( .pdf ) file.
Airports
Faro ( FAO ) |
 Aeroporto de Faro.
Airport Information: Click Here
Distance to Luz: 70km ( approx. 45Mins )
02/2009 Despite the growing recession a major expansion of the airport commences at the beginning of March ( 2009 ) for the next 4 years increasing the throughput of passengers from six to eight million ( 22 to 30 flights an hour peak ). Hopefully inconvenience to passengers for the duration of works will be kept to a minimum
.
Check arrivals / departures
Tel :(+351) 289 800 800
Tel :until 0.00 - (+351) 289 800 801
Tel :after 0.00 - (+351) 289 800 617 |
Lisboa ( LIS ) |
Aeroporto da Portela
Airport Information:
Click Here
Distance to Luz: 295km ( approx. 2:30Hrs ) |
Porto ( OPO ) |
Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
Airport Information: Click Here
Distance to Luz: 640km (approx. 5:30Hrs ) | Sites for Cheap Flights
Flight prices are still totally unpredictable.
Booking as early as possible must be the rule of thumb, but if you are
fortunate to have a flexible timetable there are some great prices to be
had. Broadly speaking, choose days other than weekends to travel and
consider unpopular times such as first thing in the morning or last thing at
night e.g., a 06.00 flight can be £30 / 50 cheaper than a 10.00 flight.
02/2009 A new addition is the Flight Search box in the left column. Its been quite good at finding some keen prices lately. The default London Gatwick can be changed when you enter the linked site.
02/2009 Travel to Portugal is likely to be much quieter this year with the 'recession' taking hold, so those of you who can still afford to go, expect some good prices to be had during the summer months and certainly 'out of season'.
10/2010 'Good press' at the back end of the summer generated a bit of a surge to what was a very average summer, as a result some of the flight prices reflected this by about 5%.
The price of flights Christmas week until the end of the first week of January are around the highest you will find all year. |
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Jan. 2011 Update: Airlines are
continuing to charge for all bags in the hold, there is no one bag per person free
anymore. Be sure to book baggage in advance (about £10 per item return)
otherwise you will be charged £10 ( 20kg ) per item each way! You can get away with a
slightly larger item cabin baggage than previously allowed (don't forget the
liquids restrictions in cabin baggage though, see the links below) but best
check this before you arrive at the airport. |
| Summary of Current
Air
travel hand baggage rules ( A Directgov link ) - 01/2011 |
| Summary of Current
Dangerous and Restricted items ( A Directgov Link ) - 01/2011 |
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Publictransport/AirtravelintheUK/DG_078179
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Foreigntravel/AirTravel/DG_176922
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 Online multiple airline search for flights to Faro. |
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 Cheap on line flights from the U.K.
Reservations and information on flights, holidays and airports for travellers from the UK. |
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 All airline search from one page.
Check availability and book on-line.
Tel (U.K):0800 541 541. |
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 All airline search from one page.
Check availability and book on-line.
Tel (U.K):0871 226 2674. |
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Airline, Hotel and packages.
2009 Freedomflights.co.uk rebranded.
Tel (U.K):01665 660 055 |
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 All airline search from one page. |
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 Flights and Car Hire samples.
Email (U.K):sales@lightbluetravel.co.uk
Tel (U.K):01223 568 904
Fax (U.K):01223 568 907 | Sites for Car Hire
Booking from the U.K. is easy, but be aware
there are dangers in booking the cheapest you find. It is probably worth
paying that bit extra and booking with a 'big name' firm direct. I have come
unstuck by paying an agent on-line and finding no car on arrival and no
trace of the agents on my return home. Having said that it is still worth
looking around and of course now days you can book on-line directly with
Portugal firms which is slightly more reliable.
Look for Rates which include: Unlimited Mileage, Third Party Insurance and Taxes.
You also need to consider Collision Damage Waiver, Personal Accident
Insurance or Full Insurance options. Any of these 'extras' can really bump up a 'cheap' base price.
Regrettably the Algarve has its share of car crime ( as do many holiday destinations ) so avoid leaving any personal items in the car, even if its in the boot, hire cars are easily recognized and targeted by would-be thieves.
Always carry some means of identification with you and have car documents to hand when driving. Failure to produce identification if stopped by the police may result in a substantial fine, even if you
haven't done anything wrong. |
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 Quad Bikes, Scooters and Bicycles available at Luz branch ( by the church ). Some good prices to be had here.
Luz : (+351) 282 789 510
Lagos : (+351) 282 761 961
Faro Airport : (+351 ) 289 817 355 |
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 A new company based in Lagos. A full range of vehicles at reasonable rates.
Prices available on request. On-line booking form.
Where :Rua D. Vasco da Gama nº51 B8600 - 722 Lagos.
Tel :(+351) 282 799 380
Fax :(+351) 282 799 369 |
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 A long established, and reliable 'company'. Not bad rates. I've used them more often than
any of the the others, with no problem.
Address :Largo Portas de Portugal Nº 10.8600-657 Lagos.
Tel :(+351) 282 761 016
Fax :(+351) 282 767 725
Email :email@luzcar.com; luzcarentacar@sapo.pt. |
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 A rental company opened at Lagos Marina in June 2008. All inclusive prices.
Collection and Return to / from Faro Airport or Lagos.
Where :Lagos Marina.
Address :Marina de Lagos, Nucleo Gil Eanes , loja 8 8600-780 Lagos.
Tel :(+351) 91 295 00 69
Fax :(+351) 289 819 960
Email :evacristinasantos
03/2009 Now have a U.K. booking agent.
DoveHouse Travel - U.K.
Web : Masterkings.co.uk
Address : 377 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B91 1BQ
Tel : 0121 705 7425 |
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Flights and Car Hire samples.
No longer on-line checking, on request only. |
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 Another possible option for booking in advance. Part of Lastminute.com. |
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Rates from Faro Airport. Not the easiest of sites to use.
Mobile :(+351) 016 173 985 |
Yor-car |
 Another rental firm with a good range of cars / buses at average rates, but possibly more secure, ( as advertised by "The Resident", the English newspaper in the Algarve ).
Address :Faro Airport - Montenegro 8000 - Faro - Portugal
E-mail : info@yor-car.com
Admin : Mr. João Correia
UK Tel :0871 733 6759
Tel :(+351) 969 777 854 05/2009 |
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Instant Price Comparisons ( Budget / Europcar / Thrifty / Alamo )
Some good rates but cannot seperate out the groups, just a listing of all. |
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 Used by travel agencies for price comparisons. Average prices. |
Rental companies with fleets at Faro Airport
Shuttle / Private Transfers to / from Faro / Luz
| I've found that
pre-booking transport to your accommodation whilst in the U.K. ( or anywhere
else for that matter ) is a painless operation and can be extremely useful.
If you are visiting a town or resort for the first time you are more than
likely to spend the first few days just walking about to see the sights and
get your bearings. In which case why have a rental car sitting outside doing
nothing? If you need a car later during your holiday it is easy to rent one
for a day or two when required. There is nothing better ( especially after a
very early or late night flight ) than having someone to meet you in
arrivals at the airport, taking care of your luggage and driving you to the
door of your destination, definitely a stress free start to your holiday.
Depending on your numbers and your destination you can get a private
transfer or a shared transfer, costs vary accordingly. Either way the costs
should be no more than getting a taxi from the rank outside the airport.
From Faro Airport will cost about €65 to €80. If you have not paid in
advance (e.g. on-line) you should check the price with the driver
before travelling, don't be afraid to query anything that does not
match the rate you were originally quoted. |
|
 A-t-s.net
Advertised by Easyjet and by far the cheapest I've found so far. |
Transfers |
 Faroprivatetransfers.com
Airport transfers to Luz. Book on-line. €145 Euros return ( 1 to 4 ), €160 Euros return ( 5 to 8 ). Pay the driver. Also Golf Course transfers. 12/2008 |
Transfers
●● |
 Algarvetransfersdirect.com
Airport transfers to Luz. Book on-line. €145 130 Euros return per vehicle ( car / 1 to 4 ), €160 150 Euros return
per vehicle ( minibus / 5 to 8 ). No pre-payment required. Pay the driver. You can also book the transfers from your hotel or villa, to all Algarve locations, to Faro and other airports and to the golf course of your choice at very competitive prices. Use the link to their site for complete price lists.
Algarve Property owners can get discounts.
Tel : (+351) 914 863 462
Email : Transfers.direct@gmail.com
10/2011 NOTE!
●● If you pay the driver direct, only pay for the current trip, book by all means but don't pay for the return in advance, as I have reports of drivers failing to turn up for the return trip from this company. |
Polotur  |
 Polotur.com
Airport transfers to Luz. Instant Quote on-line. Pay in advance or driver. Tried this in June (07) and found them spot on. Since been used frequently by friends with equally good results. Courteous and prompt service. Reliable. €160 return for a private (mini bus) transfer for
5 to 8 adults + luggage (door to door). 12/2008 |
Shuttledirect |
 Shuttledirect.com
Airport transfers to Luz. Instant Quote on-line. Pay in advance or driver. A bit more expensive than above. 02/2007 |
Transferstore |
 Transferstore.com
On line search and booking service ( up to four days before travel ). |
a2btransfers |
 A2Btransfers.com
On line booking centre. Shuttle bus from £20, Taxi from £63. | Bicycle and Motorbike Hire
| An alternative to your regular means of transport. I would suggest a good level of fitness a prime requirement before contemplating bicycle touring ( see the
things to do page for organised tours ). The terrain can be a little hilly to say the least. Surprisingly you don't see a lot of two wheeled transport being
used in the Algarve but scrambler type motorcycles have got to be ideal for some of those more inaccessible places and great fun. |
Algarve Car Rental |
Bicycles, Mopeds, Motorbikes and Quad Bikes for rent in Praia da Luz.
Tel 24Hrs :(+351) 966 046 308
Tel (Office) :(+351) 282 789 510
Fax :(+351) 282 789 077
Email :info@algarvecarrental.com |
Motoride |
Aldo Bikes, Scooters, Quads.
Address :Rua José Afonso, 23, Lagos
Tel :(+351) 282 761 720 |
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| Distances between Algarve Towns (km's)
| Albufeira |
| Aljezur |
81 |
| Almancil de pera |
97 |
26 |
| Alvor |
53 |
49 |
37 |
| Amacio |
25 |
34 |
66 |
18 |
| Faro |
47 |
66 |
13 |
10 |
39 |
| Lagoa |
54 |
13 |
12 |
41 |
56 |
25 |
| Lagos |
26 |
80 |
39 |
19 |
67 |
30 |
51 |
| Loule |
68 |
42 |
16 |
35 |
54 |
8 |
98 |
27 |
| Monchique |
75 |
41 |
33 |
87 |
46 |
29 |
74 |
71 |
58 |
| Olhao |
95 |
24 |
88 |
62 |
9 |
55 |
74 |
21 |
118 |
47 |
| Portimao |
70 |
25 |
50 |
18 |
8 |
62 |
21 |
4 |
40 |
25 |
33 |
| Quarteira |
52 |
30 |
77 |
11 |
70 |
4 |
22 |
37 |
56 |
9 |
100 |
29 |
| Sagres |
102 |
63 |
120 |
736 |
100 |
32 |
58 |
112 |
71 |
51 |
99 |
42 |
83 |
| St Bart. de messines |
83 |
35 |
33 |
53 |
58 |
33 |
51 |
36 |
45 |
29 |
37 |
32 |
81 |
21 |
| S.Bras de portal |
46 |
113 |
24 |
63 |
17 |
88 |
13 |
81 |
55 |
17 |
48 |
67 |
21 |
111 |
40 |
| Silves |
6 |
17 |
66 |
52 |
16 |
70 |
41 |
50 |
34 |
8 |
62 |
21 |
20 |
43 |
64 |
33 |
| Tavira |
85 |
22 |
68 |
135 |
4 |
85 |
20 |
110 |
35 |
103 |
77 |
29 |
70 |
89 |
43 |
133 |
62 |
V.Real |
23 |
108 |
45 |
91 |
158 |
69 |
108 |
43 |
133 |
58 |
126 |
100 |
52 |
93 |
112 |
66 |
150 |
85 |
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| Trains from FARO to LAGOS ( Winter 2010 )
The train station is 5kms from the airport. Take a taxi or a bus, both from just outside the Arrivals entrance at Faro airport to the train station. You can then
take a train along the coast. Services tend to be infrequent and can be unreliable, but they are getting better. The journey to Lagos takes about 1¾
hours and costs around €7 Euros. Its then a ten minute taxi ride from Lagos station to Praia da Luz. Altogether the most cost effective way to get to Luz (but not the
most practical if you have a lot of luggage).
Tip : Senior citizens aged 65 and over are eligible for a 50% discount on weekday rail travel using the cartão dourado (senior card), which can be purchased at ticket counters. Note:
Discounted tickets can only be purchased at certain main-line stations ( Lagos & Faro are o.k. ) and cannot be used on suburban commuter trains at rush hour.
Please note that train times below take effect from December 2010. Please check before travelling
>> CP ( Train Timetable ) Website select the Regional / Inter Regional option then the Lagos/ Vila Real de Santo António / Lagos service.
or use the link below for a download of the timetable.
Downloadable .pdf version  Faro > Lagos > Faro
SPRING 2010
01/2011 As part of the Portuguese goverment's cost cutting exercise it looks like there will be some heavy duty reductions in train services ( and possible station closures ) in the Algarve from early 2011. For up to date information check Thomasallen |
| Number: |
5900 |
5902 |
5904 |
5906 |
5908 |
5910 |
5912 |
5914 |
5916 |
| all stops |
Daily |
| Faro |
07:12 |
09.27 |
10.55 |
13:00 |
16.17 |
17.30 |
18.27 |
19.10 |
20.10 |
| Pq. Cidades |
+7 |
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Almancil |
+6 |
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Loule |
+8 |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Boliqueime |
+7 |
28 |
|
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|
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| Albufeira |
+9 |
37 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Tunes |
+6 |
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Algoz |
+7 |
52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Alcantarilha |
+5 |
57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| P. Barreto |
+5 |
62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Silves |
+6 |
68 |
|
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|
|
|
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| Est.-Lagoa |
+7 |
75 |
|
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|
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| Ferragudo |
+4 |
79 |
|
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|
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| Portimao |
+8 |
87 |
|
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|
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| Mexilohoeira |
+8 |
95 |
|
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|
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|
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| Meia Praia |
+6 |
101 |
|
|
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|
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|
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| Lagos |
08:50 |
11.13 |
12.34 |
14:46 |
17.56 |
19:07 |
20.08 |
20.52 |
21.48 |
| - Not Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays |
| Number: |
5901 |
5903 |
5905 |
5907 |
5909 |
5911 |
5913 |
5915 |
5917 |
| all stops |
Daily |
| Lagos |
06.11 |
06.55 |
08.26 |
10.37 |
12.53 |
14.10 |
16.24 |
18.10 |
19.15 |
| Meia Praia |
+4 |
4 |
|
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| Mexilhoreira |
+6 |
10 |
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| Portimao |
+9 |
19 |
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|
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| Ferragudo |
+3 |
22 |
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|
|
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| Est.-Lagoa |
+5 |
27 |
|
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|
|
|
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| Silves |
+7 |
34 |
|
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|
|
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| P.Barreto |
+5 |
39 |
|
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|
|
|
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| Alcantarilha |
+6 |
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Algoz |
+5 |
50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Tunes |
+5 |
55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Albufeira |
+11 |
66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| Boliqueime |
+8 |
74 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Loule |
+8 |
82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Almancil |
+5 |
87 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Pq.Cidades |
+5 |
92 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Faro |
07:51 |
08.37 |
10.18 |
12.19 |
14.32 |
15.48 |
18.06 |
19.57 |
20.57 |
| Be sure to check
train times. For more detailed information, contact the Information Service. |
Buses from the Airport to FARO centre to LAGOS
The bus station is 6kms from the airport.
There is a local bus service operating between the airport and Faro centre
about every hour. The stop is also just outside arrivals. During the high
season ( summer months ) a special Aerobus service connects with the town
centre. As most arrivals are heading west to Albufeira and further you'll
need to get the bus from the airport to Faro bus station then catch the fast
'Tranrapido' bus service along the coast. Purchase tickets in advance in
Faro bus station. Services are limited at weekends on normal lines. To make
sure you don't miss connections in Faro it's a good idea to take a taxi to
the bus station, however you can use local buses to and from the airport at no additional charge providing you have flight tickets / stubs for travel that day.
There are buses that run from Faro to Lagos ( approx. two hours ten minutes ), they will also stop at Portimao and Albufeira, currently costs about €5.35 (
single ) €10.70 ( return ).
You can then get a local bus from Lagos to Praia da Luz (approx.10 minutes) which stops near the centre of the town ( just up
the hill from the square ) and also just as you come into Luz on the 'old' road ( Rua Dirieta ) Costs about €1.70.
Pre-paid Rechargeable ticket cards
If you reckon on staying in a particular place for a while and are likely to make the same journey, e.g. Luz to Lagos, several times,
think about buying a pre-pay card. This rechargeable card
is good for a set number of journeys in either direction. It will save you money ( roughly 20% ) and also queuing time, but there is an initial €3.00 fee ( non-refundable ) for the card. You can buy the cards from any bus station
( Lagos ).
There are separate cards also available for the local city buses not operated by EVA,
ask at the bus station.
A couple of points to bear in mind - Tickets are not interchangeable between different operator's buses. All the city buses require a different ticket to the inter-urban routes.
3 Day Tourist Pass ( Passe Turístico )
EVA offer a 3 day pass for €25.50 which gives unlimited travel on their services in the
West Algarve. ( See passe turistico map on the EVA website for the routes ). They can be obtained in Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Lagos, Loulé, Quarteira, Portimão and Silves.
All the times shown are the current published ( July / August 2010 ), however there may be some
changes during the season. So check before travelling using the link at the foot of the table.
10/2010 The times for Luz buses ( and a lot of other routes ) have changed to the Winter timetable. They aren't on the bus stops yet. I got the
following times from the sources below.
01/2011 Good Friday ( April 22nd ) Sunday / Holidays times apply.
01/2011 Expect Fare Increases on all routes due to IVA ( VAT ) increases from January 3rd 2011.
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Up to date information Eva-bus.com or a very good alternative 'unofficial' site
Thomasallen |
| TRANSRAPIDO - Faro <> Lagos - Normal Daily Service |
| Faro Terminus > Lagos Terminus |
Lagos Terminus > Faro Terminus |
| Depart |
Arrive |
Depart |
Arrive |
| 08.00 |
10.10 |
07.00 |
09.00 |
| 09.05 |
11.15 |
08.30 |
10.35 |
| 12.30 |
14.40 |
10.30 |
12.40 |
| 14.30 |
16.40 |
12.35 |
14.45 |
| 16.25 |
18.40 |
15.00 |
17.10 |
| 17.25 |
19.40 |
17.15 |
19.30 |
- Not Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays
Downloadable .pdf version
Faro > Lagos
Downloadable .pdf version
Lagos < Faro |
National Holidays 2011 |
Tuesday
February 16 |
Shrove Tuesday 4 |
Friday
April 22 |
Good Friday † 1 |
Sunday
April 24 |
Easter † 1 |
Sunday
April 25 |
Freedom day Portugal 1 |
Saturday
May 01 |
Labour Day 1 |
Sunday
May 02 |
Mother´s Day 5 |
Thursday
June 03 |
Corpus Christi † 1 |
Thursday
June 10 |
Portugal Day 1 |
Sunday
August 15 |
Assumption Day † 1 |
Tuesday
October 05 |
Republic Day Portugal 1 |
Monday
November 01 |
All Saints´ Day † 1 |
Sunday
November 28 |
First Advent † 5 |
Wednesday
December 01 |
Independence Day Portugal 1 |
Sunday
December 05 |
Second Advent † 5 |
Wednesday
December 08 |
Immaculate Conception † 1 |
Sunday
December 12 |
Third Advent † 5 |
Sunday
Dec 19 |
Fourth Advent † 5 |
Saturday
December 25 |
Christmas † 1 |
Friday
December 31 |
New Year´s Eve † 5 |
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| † Christian holiday |
- no holiday |
| 1 official holiday (public day of rest) |
2 official holiday (like Sunday) |
| 3 half-holiday (normally starting from noon) |
4 legally not recognized holiday (business, schools, administrations usually closed) |
| 5 event day |
|
Buses from Lagos > Luz > Burgau > Barão São Miguel
MFO - Mondays to Fridays (weekdays) only except holidays
SCH - Schooldays only i.e. not during Christmas and Easter breaks
SHX - Not Sundays or Holidays
SHO - Sundays and Holidays only
SAT - Saturdays only
| Summer timetable |
SHX |
SHX |
SHO |
MFO |
SAT |
SHO |
Daily |
SHX |
SHO |
MFO |
| Lagos Terminal |
0750 |
0855 |
0945 |
1330 |
1330 |
1410 |
1630 |
1735 |
1820 |
1915 |
| Luz ( Church ) |
0805 |
0910 |
1000 |
1345 |
1345 |
1425 |
1645 |
1750 |
1835 |
1930 |
| Burgau |
0811 |
0916 |
1006 |
1352 |
1352 |
1432 |
1652 |
1756 |
1842 |
1937 |
| Burgau (X) |
--- |
0921 |
--- |
1356 |
1356 |
--- |
--- |
1801 |
--- |
1941 |
| Barão São Miguel (X) |
--- |
0925 |
--- |
1400 |
1400 |
--- |
--- |
1805 |
--- |
1945 |
| Barão So Miguel |
--- |
0930 |
--- |
1405 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
1810 |
--- |
1950 |
| Barão São Miguel (X) |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
1955 |
| Bus continues to |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
C |
A - to Salema and Vila do Bispo via Budens; arrives Vila do Bispo at 08.05
C - to Salema (X) arriving 19.58 via Vale de Boi and Budens.
Connecting bus leaves Salema (X) for village at 20.03.
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Buses from Barão São Miguel > Burgau > Luz > Lagos
| Summer timetable |
SHX |
SHO |
SHX |
SHX |
SHO |
SHX |
SHO |
Daily |
SHX |
| Bus starts from |
A |
-- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Barão São Miguel (X) |
0708 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| Barão São Miguel |
0713 |
0725 |
--- |
0930 |
--- |
1410 |
--- |
--- |
1815 |
| Barão São Miguel (X) |
0718 |
0730 |
--- |
0935 |
--- |
1415 |
--- |
--- |
1820 |
| Burgau (X) |
0722 |
0734 |
--- |
0939 |
--- |
1419 |
--- |
E |
1824 |
| Burgau |
0727 |
0739 |
0815 |
0944 |
1008 |
1424 |
1432 |
1700 |
1829 |
| Luz ( Church ) |
0730 |
0745 |
0821 |
0950 |
1014 |
1429 |
1437 |
1716 |
1835 |
| Lagos Bus Terminal |
0745 |
0800 |
0836 |
1005 |
1029 |
1444 |
1452 |
1731 |
1850 |
A - Salema at 06.55, via Budens at 07.05
E - runs via Espiche at 17.11
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Lagos <> Praia da Luz
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Other than the above Eva run services, the majority of the buses between Lagos and Luz are operated by
ONDA. The one-way fare is only €1.70. These buses also go to Espiche and Almadena. This bus takes an extremely roundabout
route between Lagos and Luz. What used to be a 10 minute journey ( Summer 2007 ) now takes nearly 30! It stops at several places convenient for the Luz area, i.e., when coming from Lagos to Luz -
• the Boavista Golf resort before turning off the N125 on to the 'old' road into Luz,
• the ( Orbitur ) Valverde campsite just outside of Luz, • just coming in on the old road, • at the start of the Rua Direita
one-way system ( East Luz ),
• Luz Ocean Club, • opposite the Luz Tavern by the Church, • on the main road by the cinema, •
Hotel Belavista and vice versa if going to Lagos.
In July and August the ONDA buses run between Lagos, Luz, Espiche and Almadena every 40 minutes on weekdays from 07.11 ( at the church ) until about 23.10; on Saturdays every 40 minutes until
about 14.00 then every 80 minutes until about 23.10, on Sundays every 80 minutes until about 23.10. For the remainder of the year, last buses from Lagos are at about 19.30
Regional (Onda) Bus Services |
| ONDA Normal Daily Service ( Not Sundays or Holidays* ) |
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Click here for the complete timetable (horarios) |
| Depart Lagos* > Arrive Luz ( Church ) |
Depart Luz ( Church ) > Arrive Lagos* |
| Depart |
Arrive |
Depart |
Arrive |
Depart |
Arrive |
Depart |
Arrive |
| 07.01 |
07.21 |
15.51 |
16.19 |
07.11 |
07.34 |
16.01 |
16.24 |
| 07.41 |
08.09 |
16.31 |
16.59 |
07.51 |
08.14 |
16.41 |
17.04 |
| 08.21 |
08.49 |
17.11 |
17.39 |
08.41 |
09.04 |
17.21 |
17.44 |
| 09.11 |
09.39 |
17.51 |
18.19 |
09.21 |
09.44 |
18.01 |
18.24 |
| 09.51 |
10.19 |
18.31 |
18.59 |
10.01 |
10.24 |
18.41 |
19.04 |
| 10.31 |
10.59 |
19.11 |
19.39 |
10.41 |
11.04 |
19.21 |
19.44 |
| 11.11 |
11.39 |
19.51 |
20.19 |
11.21 |
11.44 |
20.01 |
20.24 |
| 11.51 |
12.19 |
20.31 |
20.59 |
12.01 |
12.24 |
20.41 |
21.04 |
| 12.31 |
12.59 |
21.11 |
21.39 |
12.41 |
13.04 |
21.01 |
21.24 |
| 13.11 |
13.39 |
21.51 |
22.19 |
13.21 |
13.44 |
21.41 |
22.04 |
| 13.51 |
14.19 |
22.31 |
22.59 |
14.01 |
14.24 |
22.01 |
22.24 |
| 14.31 |
14.59 |
23.11 |
23.39 |
14.41 |
15.04 |
22.41 |
23.04 |
| 15.11 |
15.39 |
|
|
15.21 |
15.44 |
23.21 |
00.04 |
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00.01 |
00.24 |
* Bus Stop Infante ( by the car park on the seafront - nearest to
town / shopping centre ) halfway down the Av. Descobrimentos / Marina. Current fare ( 2009 ) €1.70. Stops at the Intermarche
(Superstore). The bus takes the old road into Luz. |
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Normally uses BA. Occasional offers.
Some heavily discounted flights can be found for the rest of the summer due to a poor first half of 2009.
Added for 2009. I've noticed some incredibly cheap prices appearing lately, not to mention more flights from London ( Gatwick ). Base prices look excellent but
like all the rest has all sorts of add-ons. Bookings are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation. 
Some excellent good prices coming up on the Stanstead route ( April / May 2009 ). Prices from £30
fully inc. fees and taxes! Certainly worth checking.
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