News as of 27th April 2025. Two minor changes to a bus timetable were announced last week the day after they took effect!
Thursday 1st May is a public holiday - Worker's Day.Trains and buses run to Sunday times.
Summer times on the main coastal bus routes come into effect on 1st May. I will be checking to confirm times.
Contactless card payment is NOT accepted on buses in the Algarve except for the 'Proximo' buses in Faro city. A pre paid pass for VAMUS regional buses is obtainable at bus stations which reduces fares on their buses by around 33%. 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.