Lisbon Airport → Albufeira
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The drive from Lisbon to the Algarve takes about 2.5–3 hours to Albufeira, roughly 255 km on the A2 motorway and then the A22. Faro is a little further east, Carvoeiro and Lagos further west. A private transfer picks you up at Lisbon Airport or your Lisbon hotel and drops you at the door, which is the main reason people pay for it on a route this long.
How can I get from Lisbon Airport to the Algarve?
- Private transfer: door to door, about 2.5–3 hours to Albufeira. From €289 per car from Lisbon Airport (live quote, 12 Nov 2026).
- Train: from Lisbon Oriente to Albufeira-Ferreiras (about 7 km outside Albufeira) and Faro; you still need a taxi at the other end.
- Bus: direct coaches run from Lisbon to the main Algarve towns.
- Flight: Lisbon to Faro is a short hop, but with check-in and transfers at both ends it rarely saves time over the drive.
Private transfer from Lisbon to the Algarve
Book it like an airport transfer: give your flight number or hotel, and your exact address in the Algarve. The price is per vehicle, not per person, so it makes most sense for families and groups. You can book a Lisbon to Algarve transfer with Welcome Pickups. Live quotes from Lisbon Airport on 12 Nov 2026, per car: Albufeira €289, Quarteira €304, Carvoeiro €306, Lagos €338.
Lisbon to Faro, Albufeira, Quarteira, Carvoeiro and Lagos
Albufeira (about 255 km, 2 hours 35 minutes) and Quarteira (about 265 km, 2 hours 40 minutes) are the shortest drives from Lisbon; Faro city is further east along the A22, and Carvoeiro (about 2 hours 45 minutes) and Lagos (up to 3 hours) further west. Each route has its own page: Lisbon to Albufeira, Lisbon to Quarteira, Lisbon to Carvoeiro and Lisbon to Lagos. The same transfers run in reverse. Going by train or bus instead? See our Faro to Lisbon guide.
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Common questions
How can I get from Lisbon Airport to the Algarve?
By private transfer (about 2.5–3 hours to Albufeira), by train from Lisbon Oriente, by coach, or by a short flight to Faro. The transfer is the only door-to-door option.
How long is the drive from Lisbon to Albufeira?
About 2.5–3 hours for roughly 255 km on the A2 and A22.
Is there a train from Lisbon to Albufeira?
Yes, to Albufeira-Ferreiras station, which is about 7 km outside the town, so you need a taxi or bus to finish the trip.