News as of 19th April 2026 - scroll down to the end if required

Freedom Day Holiday Saturday 25th April - trains and buses will run to SUNDAY times all across the country

Summer times may be in effect on certain VAMUS regional routes from 1st May. I will be checking as best I can before then. The new official website does not make things clear!

Warning!! Contactless card payment is not accepted on board trains and buses in the Algarve except on the 'Proximo' buses in Faro city.
A pre paid pass for VAMUS regional buses is obtainable at bus stations. This reduces fares on their buses by around 30%.
There is also an 'app' based account for VAMUS regional buses which can be used to the same effect. Local buses around the big towns have their own tickets and passes.

Electric trains on the Algarve line may start running soon. A new timetable may therefore be introduced at very short notice.
This could result in some information being in need of update, which I will do as quickly as I can once the details are published.
In the meantime, apologies for any errors. I recommend you check at the official railway website https://www.cp.pt/en