News as of 13th April 2025. No timetable changes to
report but remember that here these can happen with almost no
warning!
Fridays 18th and 25th April, also Thursday 1st May are public
holidays.Trains and buses run to Sunday times on these days.
SUMMER timetables on some coastal routes may come into effect on
1st May. I cannot confirm that this will be so!
Contactless card payment is NOT accepted on buses in the Algarve
except for the 'Proximo' buses in Faro city. A pre paid pass for
VAMUS regional buses is obtainable at bus stations which reduces
fares on their buses by around 33%. There is also an 'app' based
account for VAMUS regional buses which can be used to the same
effect. Local buses around the big towns have their own tickets
and passes.