Bus Vila Real to Portimão: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Vila Real to Portimão

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Vila Real to Portimão from various bus operators like Rede Expressos or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$38

tomorrow

$38

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$30

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	6:55 PM	Vila Real	Central Bus Station	7:20 AM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/25/2026 6:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Rede Expressos	8h 55m	7:35 PM	Vila Real	Mercado Lateral	4:30 AM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Mercado Lateral, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/25/2026 7:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Rede Expressos	9h 15m	3:45 PM	Vila Real	Mercado Lateral	1:00 AM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Mercado Lateral, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/25/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Rede Expressos	9h 30m	7:15 PM	Vila Real	Mercado Lateral	4:45 AM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Mercado Lateral, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Vila Real to Portimão via Viseu, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Vila Real
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Viseu
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Viseu (Portugal) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Viseu
  Bus Station
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Portimão
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Viseu (Portugal) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 0m	10:15 AM	Vila Real	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	9h 5m	11:30 AM	Vila Real	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Rede Expressos	8h 55m	7:35 PM	Vila Real	Mercado Lateral	4:30 AM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Mercado Lateral, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 7:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Rede Expressos	10h 0m	6:45 AM	Vila Real	Mercado Lateral	4:45 PM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Mercado Lateral, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Rede Expressos	10h 0m	7:45 AM	Vila Real	Mercado Lateral	5:45 PM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Mercado Lateral, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Vila Real to Portimão via Viseu, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Vila Real
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Viseu
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Viseu (Portugal) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Viseu
  Bus Station
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Portimão
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Viseu (Portugal) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 0m	10:15 AM	Vila Real	Central Bus Station	7:15 PM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	9h 5m	11:30 AM	Vila Real	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	12h 25m	6:55 PM	Vila Real	Central Bus Station	7:20 AM	Portimão	Central Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Vila Real (Portugal) at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Portimão (Portugal) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Vila Real and Portimão

See here how frequent the connections between Vila Real and Portimão are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Vila Real to Portimão. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Vila Real and Portimão.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 buses from Vila Real to Portimão, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Vila Real and Portimão, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/30/2026 costs just $30, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Vila Real to Portimão

Compare all providers like Rede Expressos and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Vila Real to Portimão in one click! Book your bus ticket from Vila Real to Portimão starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	3:45 PM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	291.0 miles
Bus Companies	Rede Expressos and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Vila Real to Portimão

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Vila Real for Portimão: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$40

Sunday 07/26

$38

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$40

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$31

Friday 08/07

$33

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$32

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Vila Real to Portimão

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Vila Real to Portimão, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $30, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Vila Real to Portimão. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Vila Real to Portimão, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Vila Real to Portimão

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Vila Real to Portimão in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Vila Real to Portimão, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Vila Real to Portimão are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Vila Real and Portimão

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Vila Real and Portimão.

Calvário Bus Station

R. de Santo António

Central Bus Station

R. Dom António Valente da Fonseca

Mercado Lateral

Rua Dom António Valente da Fonseca 104

A24 Service Station

Airport

Central Bus Station

R. da Abicada

Largo do Dique

Praia da Rocha

Av. Tomás Cabreira 4

Parque de Feiras e Expos

R. Projectada à Caldeira do Moinho 20

Airport

Alvor

Service and Comfort on the bus from Vila Real to Portimão

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Vila Real to Portimão? Or which bus companies serve the route Vila Real to Portimão? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Vila Real to Portimão bus

How much does a Vila Real Portimão bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 9h 0m to reach Portimão. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Vila Real to Portimão?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $47. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Portimão.

On average, how many connections are available from Vila Real to Portimão each day?

Every day, the Vila Real to Portimão bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Vila Real to Portimão take?

The fastest bus from Vila Real to Portimão is offered by Rede Expressos and takes 8h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Vila Real to Portimão?

The earliest bus arriving in Portimão from Vila Real starts at 3:45 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Vila Real to Portimão?

The latest bus trip departing from Vila Real for Portimão starts at 6:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Vila Real Portimão route?

When traveling by bus from Vila Real to Portimão, passengers can travel with Rede Expressos and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Vila Real and Portimão?

You can check all the direct connections between Vila Real and Portimão by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Rede Expressos and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Vila Real to Portimão bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Vila Real Portimão bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Vila Real Portimão bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Vila Real to Portimão on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Vila Real to Portimão

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Vila Real and to Portimão

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Vila Real and to Portimão. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!