Travelling from Faro to Carvoeiro we have a selection of travel options to help you.
By Car
The fastest route by car is via the A22 motorway and takes approximately 53 mins. The distance is 64.6 km via this route and toll fees incurred.
Alternative route with no toll fees is via the via A22 and N124 and takes approximately 1 hour 11 mins, distance of 78.2 kms.
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By Shuttle
If your hotel does not offer a shuttle service visit our transfers page for more information on shuttles.
Airport transfers can be booked from Faro Airport to numerous destinations throughout the Algarve and includes Carvoeiro.
This is probably the cheapest and most direct option for larger groups and will be a door to door service.
By Bus
Travel from Faro to Carvoeiro by Bus:
You will need to get the bus to Lagoa estimated cost €5.60 from Faro bus station.
Then change bus to go to Carvoeiro estimated cost €2.20.
You can purchase tickets at the train station, ticket machines or online.
Please note: Bus times will differ on weekends and holidays, check EVA Transport website for times and prices.
| Departure | Arrive | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08.00 | 09.30 | 01.30 |
| 09.05 | 10.40 | 01.35 |
| 12.30 | 14.05 | 01.35 |
| 14.30 | 16.00 | 01.30 |
| 16.25 | 18.00 | 01.35 |
| 17.25 | 19.05 | 01.40 |
| 19.40 | 21.05 | 01.25 |
By Train
Travelling from Faro to Carvoeiro by Train:
There are no direct train to Carvoeiro, get the train to Portimão from Faro, estimated costs €6.00 and then get a bus to Carvoeiro estimated costs €3.30.
Trains from Faro run to Portimao (the station is called Lagoa and is in the middle of nowhere) at highly irregular intervals.
Train times are below but check the CP PT website for fares and any travel alerts here.
The fares are about the same as the bus, Carvoeiro is 5 or 6 miles from Portimao.
The last train from Faro is at 8.18 pm and there is a huge gap with no trains at all in the mornings for about 3 hours.
| Service | Depart Arrive |
Duration | Price 1st/2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP|R | 07.00 08.37 |
1.37 hrs | €15,25 €12,15 |
| R | 07.11 08.37 |
1.26 hrs | €6,00 |
| IC|R | 08.24 10.17 |
1.53 hrs | €11,65 €10,15 |
| R | 09.02 10.17 |
1.15 hrs | €6,00 |
| R | 10.23 11.49 |
1.26 hrs | €6,00 |
| R | 12.22 13.49 |
1.27 hrs | €6,00 |
| AP|R | 15.05 17.44 |
2.39 hrs | €15,25 €12,15 |
| R | 16.19 17.44 |
1.25 hrs | €6,00 |
| R | 17.15 18.48 |
1.33 hrs | €6,00 |
| IC|R | 17.56 19.31 |
1.35 hrs | €11,65 €10,15 |
| R | 18.12 19.31 |
1.19 hrs | €6,00 |
| R | 19.38 21.11 |
1.33 hrs | €6,00 |
| R | 20.18 21.42 |
1.24 hrs | €6,00 |
Labels and meanings
- AP – Alfa Pendular
- R – Regional
- IC – Intercidades
- N/A – Price not available at the moment
By Taxi
This is probably the most expensive option but is a door to door service like the transfer companies.
Faro to Carvoeiro is around €65, nearer to €80 on evenings, weekends and holidays.
Taxi rank is right outside the arrivals terminal so you will not have to lug around your baggage.
Other Options
Uber: is now in this region of southern Portugal and will be cheaper than taxis.
Fly Bus: see their website for further information.
Faro Taxi: see their website for more information.
Travelling to other destinations from Faro Airport check our travel options below:
Faro to Lisbon
Faro to Albufeira
Faro to Portimao
Faro to Vilamoura