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ITMadrid to Faro Train & Bus Tickets
From Madrid (Spain) to Faro (Portugal) · about 526 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Faro, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €46.30 for travel on 17 Dec 2026 (seen 20 Oct 2026) | €32.97 for travel on 25 Nov 2026 (seen 20 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 7 h 45 min (3 journeys) | about 13 h 42 min (17 journeys) |
| Sold by | Renfe | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Madrid to Faro: what to expect
Madrid and Faro are about 526 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Spain to Portugal. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 526 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Madrid–Faro tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €33.72, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Faro
- The first book printed in Portugal was the Hebrew Pentateuch, which Samuel Gacon began printing in Faro in 1487. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Faro holds Portugal's warmest night on record: on 26 July 2004 the minimum temperature was still 32 °C. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Faro gets 45 tropical nights a year, the most of anywhere in Portugal. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Madrid to Faro
How long does the journey from Madrid to Faro take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 7 h 45 min by train and about 13 h 42 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Faro?
The lowest fare seen recently is €32.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 25 Nov 2026 (seen 20 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €46.30. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €33.72). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Madrid to Faro?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €46.30 and the lowest bus fare €32.97, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Madrid to Faro?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Renfe, FlixBus.