How to get from Lisbon to the Algarve?

It’s a distance of 251 km from Lisbon to the Algarve, typically taking about 2 hours and 40 minutes by car. Direct flights can be expensive, so we don’t recommend them. Another option is taking a 3-hour bus from Sete Rios or Estação Oriente in Lisbon to the Algarve. However, the best way to travel is by renting a car, offering freedom to explore and stop by villages along the way.