TRAIN SERVICE IN THE ALGARVE also between the ALGARVE and LISBON

Information correct as of 20th July 2026 - minor errors in timetable corrected. Thanks to Neil!

TRAINS IN THE ALGARVE REGION OF PORTUGAL ARE OPERATED BY THE NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY Comboios de Portugal.

Algarve train timetables here  Diagram showing the rail lines and stations in the Algarve is here

WHAT WAS TRAIN TRAVEL LIKE HERE IN 1981? ENTHUSIASTS AND THE CURIOUS, CLICK OR TAP HERE

From 19th July 2026, local service in the Algarve has been operated by electric multiple units of this type. They have 3 carriages containing 246 seats, 100 more than the diesel trains they replaced. Also they have space for ten bikes. The rebuilt Tavira station. Click to see full size Most trains use the high platform to the left of the station building. The other platform is only used when trains have to pass - the line is single track with passing places at several stations.		Unit 2255 at Albufeira Sunday 18th July 2026 Vila Real de Santo António station. Click to see full size. Station reconstruction complete. More pictures from March 2026 here.
		The 0700 and 1600 from Faro to Lisbon; also the 0823 and 1723 back from Lisbon are the Intercity Alfa Pendular (AP) tilting trains.  These are through trains to and from Porto, offering a one-seat ride in about 5hrs 30mins between Faro and Porto via Lisbon, Coimbra and Aveiro. Click the picture for a larger size.  Seating plan here. These trains have power sockets at some First Class (Conforto) seats. AP trains now offer free wifi to all seats but in some rural areas you will be out of range of any signal. All AP trains have a café car
The other trains between Lisbon and the Algarve are Inter City (IC) trains. These are locomotive hauled with air-conditioned coaches. Click the picture for a larger size. Seat reservation is compulsory on all long distance trains marked AP and IC in the timetables! Wifi equipment is now installed on these older trains. However, in many rural areas you will be out of reach of any signal. IC trains running between the Algarve and Lisbon have a café/bar car. Access with wheelchair is impossible, the doors are too narrow.
Faro station building - click to see full sized.
Portimão station - trains now stop further along the platform!		Portimão station exterior - click or tap see large size

Timetables and Information

RAIL MAP OF THE ALGARVE

click on the map below to see the larger size. List of stations here.

Train times eastbound here, westbound here. Complete official printable timetable here. Regional (local) trains stop at all stations, except for one train each way.which is classed 'inter-regional' even though it is not. Services are for the most part designed to connect with the trains to and from Lisbon. This results in some long gaps between trains, especially at weekends. Trains do run much later into the evening than most bus routes. Local trains connect with trains to and from Lisbon, but at Faro some local trains do not connect with each other.

Trains between Faro, Loulé, Albufeira, Tunes (connection for Lagos and Portimão) and Lisbon

There are five daily trains between Faro and Lisbon, two of which continue to or start from Porto. They also call at Loulé, Albufeira and Tunes, the latter for connections from and to Portimão and Lagos.

Trains between Lisbon and Porto via Coimbra, Aveiro and Vila Nova de Gaia

Trains between Lisbon and Porto shown here. Reservations are required for almost all  these trains. Connections with trains to and from the Algarve are made at Lisbon Oriente.

Train from Algarve to Spain? There is not and never has been!

The Algarve railway line does not cross the border into Spain. There is a wide river at the border. The nearest station in Spain is at Huelva, about 33 miles/55 km from the border at Vila Real de Santo António. There is no public transport from Vila Reakl across the border except for the little ferry to Ayamonte Information about that here. There are trains between Huelva and Seville, but only five each day.

Information at stations and on the trains

There are no announcements at most stations in the Algarve and smaller stations across the country, no boards or screens on most platforms to indicate 'next trains' and rarely, if ever, are there any announcements on board local trains. Most railway staff have some English. It is polite to ask first. They are quite happy to help you know where to change trains etc. You will have to keep alert so you don't miss your station, especially at night.

'Next train' information is available at https://www.cp.pt/  which includes information about delays and cancellations.

Train Fares and tickets

Fares are about the same, for short journeys in some cases cheaper, as the equivalent bus journey. However, Faro to Lagos by train one-way is €8.30 for a journey of around 1 hour 40 minutes. The bus costs a little less but takes 20 - 30 minutes longer. There is a simple fare structure for local journeys - single (one-way), return (round-trip) and that's it! I have a copy of the regional train fares chart here. Using this, you can find the fare between any pair of stations on the Algarve line using REGIONAL trains.

Anyone aged 65 or over can travel half price on all trains in Portugal, except those around Lisbon and Porto operated as part of the Urban systems. ID required when purchasing a ticket either on line, in person at a ticket office or on board where available. The ID must also be carried when travelling as proof. It is fact required by law that all adults carry some form of identification. That includes tourists.

NATIONAL MONTHLY TRAIN PASSES - RESIDENTS ONLY

CP have introduced a monthly pass for unlimited travel on regional trains, but available to residents only. This costs €20 per month, there is no seniors discount. Details can be found here. Do check the regional rail map. Regional train service is not available in all parts of the country, notably on the route between Lisbon and the Algarve. This pass is not valid on suburban trains around Lisbon and Porto. Details of monthly season tickets also other discounts for various groups and people with disabilities etc here.

There is no national type rail pass available to non-residents. Passes for tourists are available in some areas, see https://www.cp.pt/info/en/w/tourist-pass-train for information.

TOURIST TICKET FOR THE ALGARVE LINE - REGIONAL TRAINS ONLY

Available from staffed stations - Lagos, Portimao, Tunes, Albufeira, Loulé, Faro, Olhão, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António) or on line at ?? - none of the links on the website work. The on line purchase is for a voucher that must be either printed or shown on a digital device and then exchanged for an actual ticket at one of the station ticket offices as above. These are the only stations in the Algarve with a ticket office. Not valid on Alfa Pendular (AP) or Intercidades (IC) trains.

Provides unlimited journeys for 2 or 3 consecutive days on the Algarve Line Regional trains. The tickets cost €21.90 (2 days) and €32.90 (3 days) for adults and €15.90 (2 days) and €23.90 (3 days) for children 12 or under. Do the maths first. A return (round-trip) ticket from Faro to Lagos is only €16,60.

 Fares - Algarve regional trains - prices for 2026

Train ticket prices are increased annually on 1st January. Complete fare chart here

Sample adult single (one-way) fares on regional (local) trains  - Albufeira/Ferreiras to Faro €3,80, Albufeira/Ferreiras to Lagos €5,45, Lagos to Tavira €10,55; Faro to Lagos €8,30, Faro to Tavira €3,60; Faro to Vila Real de Santo António €5,90 and Albufeira/Ferreiras to Tavira €6,60, Faro to Olhão  €1,60. Children under 4 years of age travel free. Those aged 65 or over, also children between 4 and 12 years travel half price. Once you are 13 you pay full price. Children and students who are residents in Portugal travel FREE, but must have the necessary entitlement pass. Check the information at the official website https://www.cp.pt/ or app.

The two Algarve line trains classed as IR (Inter-regional, even though they are not) have slightly higher fares than the Regional trains. This going to confuse a lot of people who simply buy a ticket from A to B not knowing the fare difference for that one train!

Higher fares for local journeys AP and IC trains - you can use the intercity trains for local journeys (if there are seats available) but you will pay much more than on the regional trains.

Example: Albufeira to Faro - Regional €3,80; Intercity €10,65; Alfa-Pendular €13,30!  Note - Regional fares apply to journeys between Messines - Alte and other Algarve stations.

Other Fares - long distance - prices for 2026

Fares are different according to which type of train you take. Alfa Pendular (AP) trains are more expensive than Intercidades (IC) trains, but faster and newer. Reservations are compulsory on these trains.

A one way trip at standard fare from Albufeira to Lisbon will cost at most either €25,30 or €23,45 in Turista (Second) class, depending on which train you take. First class is €32,90 or €29.70. Promotional fares are offered for bookings in advance, but not available on all trains. Currently such fares can reduce the cost of a trip to or from Lisbon as low as €11, but more likely €13 to €17. These tickets are not refunded if you do not use them, but can be exchanged under certain conditions.

On long distance journeys, a return (round-trip) ticket is about 10% cheaper than two one-way tickets. There are no 'open' tickets. All journeys must be made on the booked trains

Half fare for over 65s - If you take your passport or national ID card when buying a ticket you will get half fare on all trains. Children aged 4 - 12 travel half fare; children 3 or under travel free on local trains. However small children travelling on Alfa Pendular or Intercity trains and who will occupy their own seat require a reservation and their own ticket. Small children who would sit on their parent's lap travel free and do not need a ticket.

Ticket purchase

Do not use websites such as Rail Ninja or be fooled by their by their deceptive, official looking website Portugal Trains. You will pay at least double the actual price of a ticket.
Go to Tripadvisor.com, find the Train Travel forum and read the hundreds of posts about them!

There are ticket offices only at the larger stations - Lagos, Portimão, Tunes, Albufeira, Loulé, Faro, Olhão, Tavira open most of the day and at Vila Real de Santo António (which closes at 1430hrs). There are no ticket machines at the stations.

Tickets for all trains can be purchased from the official CP website or using their 'app' or at Omio.com an official ticket re-seller for Portugal Railways. Do not use Rail Ninja or other unofficial sites! You must either print your ticket or keep it on your mobile device, There is no 'collection' option if only because many stations have no ticket office and there are few with ticket machines.  In fact there are none at all in the Algarve. Most Algarve stations are unstaffed. If boarding at an unstaffed station, you can buy your ticket for local journeys on the train without penalty, but in cash only.

WARNING! Ticket offices can be busy. Noticed personally at Faro and Tavira. Buy tickets on line if you can or do allow a few minutes at the ticket office. Penalty fares : if you are caught without a ticket the fine is 100 times the single fare for the trip!

Under 25? CP offers 25% off   https://www.cp.pt/info/en/w/youth

If you are aged 25 or under and not a resident, CP is offering a 25% discount on all Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Inter-Regional and Regional train tickets. You can use this discount in any class, any day of the week. Just show official ID with proof of your age such as a Citizen card, ID card, driving licence or passport. If you are under 23 and live or study here, there is a free pass available for regional trains. Check the information at the official website or app.

You can buy your discounted tickets from long-distance ticket offices and authorised travel agents. These tickets can be reissued or refunded. Certain young people aged 26 or over can still enjoy the Cartão Jovem discount for individual journeys.

SEAT RESERVATIONS ARE COMPULSORY ON ALL LONG DISTANCE TRAINS!!

If you buy your ticket from a travel agent or a third party re-seller, it may not include the compulsory seat reservation - check! In such a case, you have to obtain seat reservations at a railway station and will pay a fee. Also, you may not be offered the full range of discounted fares. There is no reason at all to buy tickets other than from the official website at https://www.cp.pt However, Omio is an accredited agent for Portugal Railways. You will pay a small service charge, about €1, on top of the ticket price.

Registering on the website or app and the post code problem.

You can buy tickets without registering on the website or app! However, if you register an account you can subscribe to updates, train news and special offers. When you register on the official Portugal Railways website, it wants a postcode. And it may only accept a postcode in the Portuguese format. Which of course if you don't live in Portugal you will not have. The work around is to enter 9999-999 or 0000-000 not forgetting the 'dash' - between the two sets of numbers. Illogical I know and this has been mentioned to them many times, but to no avail.

Reservations on Alfa Pendular (AP) and Intercidades (IC) trains

These are compulsory on all Alfa Pendular (AP) and Intercidades (IC) trains. These are included free when you buy your ticket from the official CP website. You can reserve on-line a maximum of 60 days in advance. You can take a chance and try for a ticket at the last minute but, especially in summer or on Fridays and Sundays all year, you might be disappointed if the train is already full. Some trains are only three carriages in winter, four or five carriages in summer. You can choose which seat(s) you take when booking on line. On Alfa Pendular (AP) trains coach 1 is always at the front of the train when going southbound, i.e. towards Faro and at the back when going northbound.

There is a very large discount available on many long distance trains when tickets are purchased more than eight days in advance. Some discounts are available for tickets purchased 5 - 7 days in advance but these often do not apply for all trains. However these very cheap tickets will not be refunded if you do not use them, but can be exchanged under certain conditions.

Reservations for long journeys involving other trains

It is possible to buy tickets on line for a complete journey, for example Lagos to Lisbon or Tavira to Porto, where a mix of regional and long distance trains are involved. But it's not possible to or from places like Sintra and Cascais, where the local trains have a separate fare structure. Those tickets to or from Lisbon are not sold on-line and must be obtained locally from ticket offices or ticket machines at stations. You can see the total price on the website or app, but must buy separate tickets. The full range of destinations / origins has not been checked! Seat reservations are not available on trains other than those classed as AP and IC. You sit where you wish, or are able to.

BUYING TICKETS FOR LONG DISTANCE TRAIN TRIPS

Book on line in English at https://www.cp.pt. or at Omio.com the official re-seller for Portugal Railways. You can pay with credit card or by using Paypal. There is also an app that does the same thing. Tickets can either be printed or shown to train staff on a suitable device. There are no ticket barriers to worry about. Click here for an example of a long distance train ticket purchased via the website. Will open in a new window or tab. You must carry with you when travelling the ID used to purchase the ticket. On a recent journey a ticket inspector asked to see my original, not a copy! (As an aside, everyone aged 18 and over is required by law to carry some form of photo ID. This includes tourists.)

If you have an international railpass, reservations for the 'Celta' train between Porto and Vigo can be only be obtained in person at a CP ticket office or at the the RENFE (Spanish State Railways) website at www.renfe.com or the RENFE app.. A reservation fee is payable.

You can buy tickets at railway stations with a ticket office, which in the Algarve region are these : Lagos, Portimao, Tunes, Albufeira, Loulé, Faro, Olhão, Tavira which are open most of the day and also Vila Real de Santo António which closes at 1430hrs.  You cannot buy long distance tickets from the conductor when starting your trip on a regional train. Ticket office opening times may be changed at short notice. if you really must go to a ticket office, check that's it open at https://www.cp.pt/info/documents/d/cp/bilheteiras-sado-alentejo-algarve down at the bottom of the list. Tickets and reservations can also be obtained at various Algarve based travel agents. Details at https://www.cp.pt/info/en/w/travel-agents

BUYING TICKETS FOR SHORT REGIONAL TRAIN TRIPS

Tickets for regional trains can be bought at the CP website or using their 'app'. You must either print your ticket or keep it on your mobile device.
Example of a regional train ticket purchased on line here. You must carry with you when travelling the ID used to purchase the ticket.
On a recent journey a ticket inspector asked to see the original ID, not a copy!

There is no 'collection' option if only because most stations have no ticket office and there are no ticket machines at stations.
Tickets are valid for one day only. A return (round-trip) ticket can be used to get back on any train the same day.
Regional tickets are NOT VALID for use on Intercity (IC) or Alfa Pendular (AP) trains except at Messines - Alte for journeys to and from Algarve stations.
When boarding at a staffed station, buy from the ticket office if it's open.
 If boarding at an unstaffed station or when the ticket office is closed, you buy your ticket from the train conductor and it's cash only.
Most stations in the Algarve are unstaffed.

FARO RAILWAY STATION

Faro Railway Station is about 150 metres from the Bus Station and close to the city centre and marina. It is 4.0miles/6.3km by road from the airport.
There is a map here - which opens in a new window. Buses to and from the airport stop outside the station.
The bus journey between airport and station is about 20 minutes. Buses are only twice an hour at best. There is a taxi rank at the railway station.
A taxi to or from the airport will cost you around €10 depending on numbers, luggage etc. Most people use Uber of course. The journey is about ten minutes.
There is a small café / bar on the station itself.
There is a kiosk on the main platform offering a luggage facility, but on my most recent visit open only 0915 - 1730 weekdays and Saturdays.

Intending passengers be aware that there are no signs or indications on the platforms at Faro to tell you which train goes where.
There are announcements (usually only in Portuguese) and they are often inaudible above the noise of the trains! 
Some trains split into two sections on arrival. If in doubt, ask.
The station is fully accessible, with a flat crossing over the tracks to some platforms.

Ticket office hours as of July 2026 : Daily 0620 - 2220.

ALBUFEIRA RAILWAY STATION

Albufeira's railway station is about 4 miles / 6km from the town centre. It's just outside the town of Ferreiras.
It is fully accessible, with a footbridge and lifts (elevators) across the tracks to the second platform. There are two café / bars next to the station.
There are local buses into town at regular intervals, but they are not timed specifically to connect with the trains.
Some go into the old town centre, some only as far as the bus station, which is about a mile / 1.6km from the centre.
Two buses (therefore two fares) may be needed to get to your final destination. Bus times and other details here.
Taxis are usually waiting at the station. If there is not, call (+351) 289 583 230 to have one sent. Uber and Bolt also operate in the area.

Ticket office hours as of July 2026 : 0645 - 2145 daily with two short breaks 1220 - 1250 and 2010 - 2040

LOULÉ RAILWAY STATION

Loulé railway station is about 3¾ / 6km from the town centre.
There is no bus service between the station and town, except a very limited option connecting with a few of the trains to and from Lisbon. Details here.
The nearest bus stop for other buses is about a 5 minutes walk.
Taxis, Uber and Bolt services are available. Vilamoura and Quarteira are about 5 miles (8km) away with similarly limited options.
There is a café / bar at the station. The station is fully accessible with a footbridge and a flat crossing between the platforms

Ticket office hours as of July 2026 : daily 0645 - 2115 with two short breaks 1130 - 1200 and 1900 - 1930.

LAGOS RAILWAY STATION

Lagos railway station is across the river from the town centre, about 5 minutes walk over a footbridge.
 It is a modern building and station, fully accessible. There is a small café / bar at the station, but nothing much else in the vicinity-
Local bus routes stops outside for travel into the town, but buses are not timed to connect with trains. Details here, look for Linhas (routes / lines) 1 and 2.
Taxis are usually waiting outside.  Uber operates in the area.

Ticket office hours as of July 2026 : Weekdays 0630 to 2015 with two short breaks 1130 - 1200 and 1515 - 1545. Weekends and Holidays : 1000 - 1330 and 1400 - 1730

PORTIMÃO RAILWAY STATION

TAVIRA RAILWAY STATION

Tavira railway station is about five minutes downhill walk to the town centre - obviously uphill on the way back, but it's not too steep. The station has been rebuilt to modern standards and it fully accessible.
There is a flat crossing over the tracks to the second platform, which is not often used. There is a small café / bar at the station and a couple of others nearby. Taxis do not usually wait at the station.

Ticket office hours as of July 2026 : Weekdays 0615 - 2015 with two short breaks 0945 - 1015 and 1710 - 1740. Weekends and Holidays only open 1100 - 1330 and 1400 - 1845.

TUNES RAILWAY STATION

Tunes is the junction between the main Lisbon line and the branch line serving Portimão and Lagos.
It has three platforms linked by lifts / elevators and a footbridge over the tracks.
Trains with connections to or from Lisbon stop either side of the same platform. There are no steps involved when changing trains.
Trains stopping at Tunes that do not have a connection sometimes stop on the other platform where the ticket office is located.
There is a small café / bar on that same platform. There is a small free car park directly outside.
There is no local bus service to speak of. What buses there are stop directly outside the station. Times here.

Ticket office opening hours as of July 2026 - 0645 to 2115 daily, with two short breaks 1105 -1135 and 2010 - 2040.

Bikes on trains

You can take bikes on Alfa Pendular (AP) and Intercity (IC) trains. On Alfa Pendular (AP) trains, bikes must be disassembled and taken on board as hand luggage.
On IC trains, there are two dedicated spaces for bikes on each train. Transport is free but there are rules! For the rules go to https://www.cp.pt/info/w/bikes-and-scooters

Bikes are carried free on all local (regional) trains in the Algarve. The steps on and off the train may mean a bit of lifting up and down into the baggage compartment.

Chain it to something inside the baggage compartment. There are ill-minded individuals who will make off with your property given half a chance.
I was warned about this by a train conductor. The last thing you want is to leave the train only to find your road bike missing and nowhere to be found.
Proper bike locks are a must for travel and in general.

Is my train going to be late?

You can check real time train information on the official website at https://www.cp.pt/ or on the Comboios de Portugal app.

ALGARVE LINE TRAIN TIMETABLES

Complete printable official timetable here

For the detailed times of trains to and from Lisbon and Porto, click here; external link opens in new window.

SUNDAY SERVICE WILL APPLY ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

REMINDER - SEAT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL TRAINS TO AND FROM LISBON

Train types : AP - Alfa Pendular high-speed train.  IC - Intercity train.Reservations compulsory. Regional tickets not valid

IR - Inter-regional and REG - Regional (local) trains, no reservations.
First and Second class seats are available on all AP and IC trains. Other trains are second class only.

TIMETABLE

VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO > TAVIRA >OLHÃO >FARO > ALBUFEIRA > TUNES > PORTIMÃO > LAGOS

Daily - train runs every day including most holidays
MFO - train runs Mondays to Fridays (weekdays) only except holidays
SHX - train does not run on Sundays and Holidays
XXX -     Daily VRSA to Faro, does not run on Sundays and Holidays Faro to Lagos
YYY - weekdays only VRSA to Faro. Runs daily Faro to Lagos
ZZZ - runs daily VRSA to Faro, weekdays only from Faro to Lagos

To Lisbon - trains run to Lisbon Oriente also stopping at Lisbon Sete Rios (IC trains only) and Lisbon Entrecampos
please also read the note below the timetable

For notes about Algarve stations (A to K) - Click or tap here
  If you use AP or IC trains for local journeys a much higher fare is payable except for journeys to Messines - see note

AP - Alfa Pendular high speed tilting train. Arrival time is at Lisbon Oriente station, closest to Lisbon Airport. Also stops at Lisbon Entrecampos 8 minutes earlier.
AP trains continue beyond Lisbon (Oriente) via Coimbra-B, Aveiro and Gaia to Porto Campanhã arriving there at 1248 and 2148 respectively. Full details at www.cp.pt
IC - Intercity train arrival time shown is at Lisbon Oriente station. Also stops at Lisbon Sete Rios 12 minutes earlier, Lisbon Entrecampos 8 minutes earlier.
Lisbon Oriente is the closest station to Lisbon Airport. Sete Rios or Entrecampos stations are closer to the city centre with a direct connection by metro/subway.

X - arrival time at Tunes for connections towards Lagos. Connection is usually on the same platform.
Trains are usually held at Tunes in the event of late running down from Lisbon. These trains from Lisbon continue to Faro, stopping at Albufeira and Loulé.

TIMETABLE

LAGOS > PORTIMÃO > TUNES > ALBUFEIRA > FARO > OLHÃO > TAVIRA > VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO

Daily - train runs every day including most holidays
MFO - train runs Mondays to Fridays (weekdays) only except holidays
SHX - train does not run on Sundays and Holidays

From Lisbon - trains run from Lisbon Oriente stop also at Lisbon Entrecampos. The IC trains also stop at Lisbon Sete Rios
please also read the note below the timetable

For notes about Algarve stations (A to K) - Click or tap here
 If you use AP or IC trains for local journeys a much higher fare is payable except for journeys rom Messines - see note

AP - Alfa Pendular high speed tilting train. Departure time is from Lisbon Oriente station (closest to Lisbon Airport) also stops at Lisbon Entrecampos 8 minutes later.
AP trains start in Porto Campanhã at 0540 and 1440 respectively running via Vila Nova de Gaia, Aveiro and Coimbra-B before Lisbon (Oriente) station. Full details at www.cp.pt
IC - Intercity train. Departure time is from Lisbon Oriente station, also stops at Lisbon Entrecampos 8 minutes later, Lisbon Sete Rios 12 minutes later.
X - departure time at Tunes for trains towards Lisbon originating in Faro. Connection is usually on the same platform. These trains also stop at Loulé and Albufeira - Ferreiras

NOTES ABOUT STATIONS

If you have to buy your ticket on the train, it is cash only. There are no ticket machines at stations. You can buy tickets using the Comboios de Portugal app or at the website
Warning - if you buy a ticket on line you should carry with you the ID used when buying the ticket. Some train conductors insist on this.
In any case, it is the law here that all adults must carry some form of photo ID. That includes you, tourist!

## - there are two stations in Fuzeta. Fuzeta-A is better placed for the town centre, beach and seaside area. The other station (called Fuzeta - Moncarapacho) is three minutes further down the line towards Luz and some way from the town and beach.
§ Monte Gordo's little 'halt' is about ¾ mile/1.2km from the town. The walk is along a road and flat.
** Castro Marim station is 5km from the village. The stop at Vila Real de Santo António is closer!

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Connections Algarve <> Beja and Évora

There are no direct trains between any Algarve station and Évora or Beja. You must always change trains at Pinhal Novo station.

Connections are available to Évora changing at Pinhal Novo using the trains from Faro at 07.00, arriving at 10.35 (weekdays) or 11.26 (weekends) and 14.15 with arrival at 18.35.
Return journeys leave from Évora at 07.06 (weekdays only and with 1 hour 20 minutes wait at Pinhal Novo), 09.06 daily, with 55 minutes wait at Pinhal Novo and in the afternoon, daily, leaving Évora at 16.57 with about 20 minutes wait in Pinhal Novo. Pinhal Novo is not the most pleasant station at which to spend any length of time!

Rail connections to/from Beja are only possible via Pinhal Novo. Times as above, a second change of train is needed at Casa Branca.

Reservation is compulsory on all these trains. Tickets are on sale up to 60 days in advance. Big discounts are often available if seats are booked more than a week in advance.
Go to https://www.cp.pt/

Connections by long distance bus / coach Algarve <> Beja and Évora with Rede Expressos

Travelling by train to or from Lisbon?

This little map may come in useful to show the different stations in Lisbon. Click to see it full size

For a list of all the timetables on the site, click here
For an alphabetical list of places in the Algarve, click here
For some important general notes about buses in the Algarve, click here
Back to the main page here

www.algarvebus.info