The information has been obtained from printed
timetables and other local sources (like taking the bus) and is
given in good faith.
Correct to the best of my knowledge as of 5th June 2017 - checked on official websites but not in person
The network of local bus routes in and around Lagos operates
under the brand-name 'ONDA' and is financed by the Lagos town
council.
Timetables and maps are displayed at all the bus stops I have
used and at the main bus station. In winter, last buses leave
Lagos between 1930 and 2000 on weekdays but much earlier in some
cases at weekends - check the official timetables for exact times.
In summer, last buses on some routes to the major tourist areas
run between 2300 and 2330hrs
The bus stop at Lagos Railway station is directly outside the
building by the taxi rank. On leaving the train, turn right at the end
of the platform and go through the exit. Route 2 (Azul) is the only bus
that stops at the station. The main bus station is a 5 minute walk,
using the footbridge across the river- see the map below.
The official website is at http://aonda.pt/onda/ and has full timetables and
maps for all routes. Some parts available now in English. See timetable
help below. There is some useful information at http://lagosnavigators.net primarily a site
for visiting yachtsmen!
Thanks to Barlavento Expert for translation and
additional information. Onda operates mini-buses and medium sized
vehicles.
 A ONDA BUSES Lagos Bus Station  |
 The official and more detailed map can be viewed and downloaded here. A ONDA BUS STOP  |
This page summarises the information on services. Above is a
basic diagram of routes - click to view full-size.
Complete system map on official site here. For my city map of Lagos, click here. Will
open in a new window.
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VISIT A ONDA
WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE TIMETABLES AND MAPS A ONDA system map here, shows all routes and stops. Will open a new tab or window. IF THERE IS NO CONVENIENT BUS FOR YOUR FINAL DESTINATION, THERE ARE TAXI RANKS AT LAGOS BUS AND RAILWAY STATIONS |
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Route Number and link to downloadable and printable
official timetables. Links will open in a new window |
Places served
Note that many A ONDA buses do not go into the main bus station. They stop on the main road (Esplanada) outside. |
Weekdays 0700 - 1900 approx
Dias Úteis / Montags bis Freitags Lundi á Vendredi sauf jours féries |
Saturdays/Sábados/Samstags/Samedi
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1 (Vermelha) |
Lagos city internal circuit - STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE
RAILWAY STATION, runs to the bus terminal and then a
circuit around city centre before heading back to the
railway station. |
Every 60 minutes weekdays (extras during rush hours),
last bus from the station is at 1840. |
Seven journeys only, departing the station at 0810, 0910,
1110, 1210, 1310, 1610 and 1840. NB buses are NOT timed to connect with trains |
Sunday service only in July and August, same times as for Saturdays. |
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Meia Praia - Lagos Railway Station - Esplanada (Bus Station) - Portas de Portugal - Torraltina - Praia Dona Ana - Porto do Mós.
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First bus from Meia Praia is at 0710 then once
every hour until 1810, then at 1910 to bus station only. From Porto do Mós 0740 and every hour until 1840. Last bus to Meia Praia from Portas de Portugal is at 1856, to Porto do Mós at 1822.
In July and August this bus runs the complete route once every hour until around 2300hrs. CHECK TIMETABLE |
From Meia Praia at 0710, 0810 and 0910 then
at 1310, 1710 and 1810. Also at 1010, 1410 and 1910 as far
as the bus station. From Porto do Mós at 0740, 0840 and 0940 then at
1340, 1640, 1740 and 1840 Last buses same times as weekdays. In July and August this bus runs the complete route once every hour until around 2300hrs. CHECK TIMETABLE |
Same as Saturdays |
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Frota Azul buses also run hourly between Lagos and Odiáxere - times here |
Praça Infante D. Henrique - Esplanada (Bus Station) - Chinicato - Odiáxere |
Every 30 minutes at weekday peak times, every 60 minutes
otherwise until 1930. Later buses from Lagos 2000 and 2230 in July and August. |
Four buses in the morning, two in the afternoon. Last bus from Lagos 1730. Later departures at 2000 and 2230 in July and August. |
Four buses each way at irregular intervals until 1730.
Later buses from Lagos at 2000 and 2230 in July and
August. |
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Espiche, Almadena and Burgau are also served by EVA buses |
Bus Station - Praça
Infante Dom Henrique - Valverde - Luz - Espiche -
Almadena - Burgau - Almadena - Luz. Note - the ONDA timetables refer to PRAIA DA LUZ as
'Igreja Sra da Luz' |
Buses run at irregular intervals once or twice each hour between Lagos and Luz,
very irregular beyond eg to Burgau. Last bus from Lagos to
Luz is at 2005 (winter); in summer later buses at 2045, 2149
and 2304. |
Five buses
each way between Lagos and Luz, four of these go
to/from Burgau. Last bus in winter departs Lagos at 1840.
Two later buses in summer Lagos - Luz at 2130 and 2234. |
Same as Saturdays. |
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Praça Infante D. Henrique
- Esplanada (Bus Station) - Chinicato - Sargaçal - Montes
Juntos. |
Five buses each way. Additional buses run on Schooldays. |
Three buses each way. |
No service |
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EVA buses also run this way; times for all buses on both
routes here |
Praça Infante D.
Henrique, Esplanada (Bus Station), Complexo Desportivo, Portelas,
Bensafrim, Barão de S. João. These buses stop at the Lagos Zoological Park |
Weekdays: six inbound and five outbound buses. |
Two inbound, three from Lagos. |
Two buses each way. |
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Praça Infante D.
Henrique, Esplanada (Bus Station),Complexo Desportivo, Portelas,
Monte Judeu, Colégio, Bensafrim |
Weekdays - six inbound and five outbound buses.
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Two buses each way, from Bensafrim at 0910 and 1730, from
Lagos at 0840 and 1700 |
No Service |
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Cotifo - Colinas Verdes - Monte Ruivo - Odiáxere - Lagos - Praça
Infante D. Henrique - Torraltinha - Gil Eanes School |
Four buses each way. |
Two buses each way. |
No Service |
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(Turquesa) |
A complex internal circuit of
Lagos Town! See the timetable for stops. |
Every 30 - 60 minutes most of
the time, but there is one interval of two hours in the afternoon when no buses run. |
One bus every 2 hours |
No Service |
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School services |
A number of extra journeys operate on schooldays to and from the various educational establishments. |
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Fares
A ONDA tickets CANNOT be used on EVA and Frota Azul buses, nor vice-versa.
Cash fare for single journeys depends on distance travelled; it's
either €1,20 or €1,60. These single journey tickets are 80 cents
(any journey) if pre-paid cards (minimum 10 journeys) are
purchased. These tickets are valid for 1 hour, including for any change between buses to complete your journey.
For visitors there are these useful passes - 1 day €3,60; 3 days
€9,00; 5 days €15,00 and 7 days €21,60. The one day pass can
be purchased on the bus, the other must be purchased from the bus
station or other sales points as below.
For residents only, a monthly pass is €28,00, a seniors monthly
pass €16,80. Photo and proof of residence is required for those.
Details are on the AONDA website here.
Pre-pay cards and passes can be bought at Lagos bus station and the council offices in
Luz, Bensafrim, Barão de São João and Odíaxere.
EACH ROUTE HAS THREE TIMETABLE CHOICES ON THE OFFICIAL SITE
Horário Díário = WEEKDAYS ie Mondays to Fridays except holidays.
Horário Sábados = SATURDAYS except holidays
Horário DomingOs e Feriados = SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS
Buses to other towns - EVA and Frota Azul
interurban timetables - most buses leave from the Bus Station and stop along the 'Esplanada' on their way out of town.
EVA fast buses to Portimão, Lagoa, Armação de Pêra, Albufeira and
Faro here - these stop ONLY at the bus station.
EVA Rota do Infante bus to Salema, Vila do Bispo and Sagres here
Frota Azul local bus through Odiaxere to Portimão here
EVA buses to Bensafrim, Aljezur and beyond here
EVA buses to Burgau here
Train times here - trains run very irregularly to and from Portimão, Silves and Faro, with connections at
Tunes to and from Lisbon and Porto.
From 1st June 2017 all coaches (long distance buses) to / from Lisbon and beyond will use the Lagos bus station.
For my city map of Lagos, click here. Will open in a new window.
For a list of 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
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