The information has been obtained from printed
timetables and other local sources (like taking the bus) and is
given in good faith.
ALL
LOCAL 'A ONDA' ROUTES OPERATE NORMAL TIMETABLES AND ARE FREE TO
USE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
THE OTHER BUSES ARE STILL RUNNING ONLY A VERY
LIMITED SERVICE
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/ 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  |
A ONDA BUS STOP
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This page summarises the information
on services. Above is a basic diagram of routes - click to
view full-size.
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. ROUTES IN BOLD - SUMMER TIMETABLES APPLY JULY 1st to AUGUST 31st - TIMETABLES FOR ALL ROUTES EXCEPT 5, 7 AND 8 DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TIMETABLE BOOK HERE 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 |
Places served
Many A ONDA buses do not go into the main bus station. They stop on the main road (Esplanada) outside. |
Service weekdays 0700 - 1900 approx
Dias Úteis / Montags bis Freitags Lundi á Vendredi sauf jours féries 0700 - 1900 (approx.) |
Service Saturdays/Sábados/Samstags/Samedis
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1 (Vermelha) Route 2 (below) also runs between the station and town
centre. |
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. |
First bus 0740, then every 30 minutes until 1010, then
every hour until 1610, then about every 30 minutes until
last bus at 1850. Extra bus at 1350. |
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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2 (Azul)
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Meia Praia - Lagos Railway Station - Avenida. dos Descobrimentos (outside the Bus Station) - Portas de Portugal (entrance to Lagos town 'centre' - Torraltina - Praia Dona Ana - Porto do Mós.
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First bus from Meia Praia is at 0710 then once every hour
until 1710, then at 1830 then 1910 and 1930 to bus station only.
From Porto do Mós 0740 and every hour until 1640, then
1755 and 1900. Last bus to Meia Praia from Portas de Portugal is at 1916, to Porto do Mós at 1842. In July and August
only this bus runs the complete route once every hour
until around 2330hrs. CHECK TIMETABLE |
From Meia Praia to Porto do Mós 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 to Meia Praia via Portas de Portugal at 0740, 0840 and
0940 then at 1340, 1640, 1740 and 1840. In July and August only this bus runs the complete route once every hour until around 2330hrs. 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 from 0700 until 1930. Later buses from Lagos 2000 and 2230 in July and August. |
Four buses in the morning, three in the afternoon. First bus from Lagos 0700, Last bus from Lagos 1730. Later buses at 2000 and 2230 in July and August. |
Five buses each way at irregular intervals from 0845
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 30 minute intervals between Lagos and (Praia
da) Luz from 0800 to 1930. Last bus from Lagos to Luz is
at 2000 (winter); in summer later buses at 2130, 2230,
2345. Buses at Alamadena and Burgau are irregular, check
the times. |
There are only five buses
each way between Lagos and Luz, four of these go
to/from Burgau. There are periods of 3 and 4 hours between
buses in the afternoon. Last bus in winter departs Lagos
at 1830. Later buses in July and August ONLY, from Lagos
to Luz at 2130, 2230 and 2345, returning to Lagos at 2200
and 2300. |
Same as
Saturdays, except the last bus in summer from Lagos to Luz
is at 2230, from Luz back to Lagos is at 2200. |
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5 (Laranja) |
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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6 (Verde) EVA buses also run this way; times for all buses on both
routes here tickets are NOT
interchangeable |
Praça Infante D. Henrique, Esplanada (Bus Station),
Complexo Desportivo, Portelas, Bensafrim, Barão de São
João. These buses stop at the Lagos
Zoological Park see also Lagos
Zoo Bus |
Weekdays: seven inbound and six outbound buses. |
Three inbound , four outbound buses. |
Three buses each way. |
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7 (Castanha) |
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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8 (Lilas) |
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 |
| 9 (Turquesa) |
A complex internal circuit of
Lagos Town! See the timetable for stops. |
Every 60 minutes from 0750 to
1950. |
One bus every two hours first circuit starting at 0850 until last one at 1850 |
One bus every two hours but
only in July and August. |
| 10 (Cinza) |
Town circuit from Praça do
Infante via Portas da Portugal, Avenida dos Descobrimentos
(outside bus station) to Technopolis and Hospital São
Gonçalo. |
Every 60 minutes from 0800 to
2000. |
One bus every two hours first circuit starting at 0900 until last one at 1900 |
Same as Saturdays but only in
July and August. |
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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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A ONDA tickets CANNOT be used on EVA and Frota Azul buses, nor
vice-versa. There is NO child discount for these fares. There is a
free pass for those under 12 living in the town. There are also passes
available for older students, the unempoyed, disabled etc.
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 are purchased. The card itself
costs €3 plus minimum 10 journeys ie €11 the first time 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.
A monthly normal fare pass is €22,40, a seniors (65yrs+) monthly pass €13,44. Photo
is required, Also proof of age is required for the senior pass. The pass cards
themselves cost €5. They must be recharged each calendar month to remain valid. 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
EVA fast buses to Portimão, Lagoa, Armação de Pêra, Albufeira and
Faro here - these stop
ONLY at the bus station.
Limited fast service between Lagos Bus Station and the airport here
EVA Rota do Infante bus to Salema, Vila do Bispo and Sagres here
EVA buses to Bensafrim, Aljezur and Odeceixe here
EVA buses to Burgau here
FROTA AZUL local bus through Odiaxere to Portimão 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.
All coaches (long distance buses) to / from Lisbon and beyond,
also those to Seville and other Spanish destinations, use the
Lagos bus station.
Lagos <> Alvor water taxi in summertime - booking available
on line at http://daysofadventure.com/watertaxi/
Licensed taxis in the area contact information at www.taxiarade.com Uber operates around the area in summer.
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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