Flights from Lisbon to Quarteira
On paper, a 55-minute flight from Lisbon to Quarteira seems like the quickest means of transport. However, several hidden factors will influence the overall journey time.
Firstly, you must take a 20–25-minute taxi from downtown to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Then, you'll spend 1.5-2 hours at the airport checking in luggage and doing security checks. Finally, Faro International Airport, the closest to Quarteira, is 40 minutes away by public transport.
However, if you're keen on air travel, you can purchase a ticket online with AirPortugal. As with all flights, remember to book early for a cheap seat.
- Overall travel duration: 4-5 hours
- Overall travel cost: $45-$80 (€42-€75)
- Direct flights: 3-5 daily
Buses from Lisbon to Quarteira
If you're traveling in Europe on a budget, the bus is the best way to travel from Lisbon to Quarteira. It's the most affordable option, with Rede Expressos and Flixbus offering rock-bottom seats.
Although all buses arrive at Quarteira Terminal Rodoviário, not all depart from the same location in Lisbon. Service leaves from three separate stops. So, discover which is closer to your hotel before you purchase a ticket.
- Cheapest bus ticket price: $5.50 (€5)
- Average bus ticket price: $10 (€9)
- Fastest bus duration: 2 hours and 55 minutes
- Average bus duration: 3 hours and 5 minutes
- First bus departure: 1:00 AM
- Last bus departure: 10:30 PM
Trains from Lisbon to Quarteira
The trains offer a balance between a budget and a convenient mode of transportation from Lisbon to Quarteira. Comboios de Portugal offers affordable and direct services between the cities, so it's the most popular option for locals and tourists.
On average, five daily direct trains run from Lisbon Entrecampos Station to Loule Station, about 7.5 miles (12 km) north of downtown Quarteira. You can buy tickets at the station or online at least 30 days before departing for the best deals.
- Cheapest train ticket price: $12 (€11)
- Average train ticket price: $25 (€23)
- Fastest train duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Average train duration: 3 hours and 13 minutes
- First bus departure: 8:31 AM
- Last bus departure: 6:40 PM
Daytrip from Lisbon to Quarteira
Daytrip is a fast, comfortable, and convenient travel method from Lisbon to Quarteira. A private door-to-door service can transport you from your hotel in the capital to your new one along the coast in only 2 hours and 30 minutes. But most importantly, you'll travel in a sanitized vehicle with modern cons and no noisy passengers to spoil the experience.
Daytrip is also an adventurous way to travel between the two cities. It's not just a taxi service from A to B. It can be a sightseeing tour where you can view and explore landmarks en route. You don't need to worry about finding storage lockers for your bags, as you'll safely store them in the trunk of your vehicle.
You can kick your expedition off from the offset by stopping at Christ the King, almost replicating one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Or if you want to roam the historical alleys of a whitewashed town without tourists, call on Algrave's quintessential village of Alte!
- Seats from: $66 (€61)
- English-speaking driver
- Flexible schedule
- Complimentary bottled water
- Equipped for pets, kids, groups, or those with limited mobility
- 24/7 customer service
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departing