What is the best way to travel from Lagos to Quarteira?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses for the journey to Quarteira from Lagos. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Quarteira from Lagos?
You can get to Quarteira with just $4 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus1h 45m07:45 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:30 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/16/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/16/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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FlixBus1h 45m02:45 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:30 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/16/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/16/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus1h 45m07:45 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:30 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/21/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/21/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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FlixBus1h 45m02:45 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:30 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/21/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/21/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Lagos to Quarteira?
You can get to Quarteira from Lagos in just 1h 45m with a Bus from FlixBus. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus1h 45m07:45 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:30 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/16/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/16/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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FlixBus1h 45m02:45 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:30 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/16/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/16/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/17/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/17/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/19/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/20/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/20/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus1h 45m07:45 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:30 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/21/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/21/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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FlixBus1h 45m02:45 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:30 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/21/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/21/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Rede Expressos1h 45m011:00 AMLagosCentral Bus Station12:45 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m02:15 PMLagosCentral Bus Station4:25 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 10m07:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station9:40 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Rede Expressos2h 35m08:30 PMLagosCentral Bus Station11:05 PMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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Rede Expressos3h 30m06:15 AMLagosCentral Bus Station9:45 AMQuarteiraBus Station0EconomyA Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Lagos (Portugal) at 10/22/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Quarteira (Portugal) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Lagos to Quarteira
What are the most popular stations in Lagos and Quarteira?
In Lagos, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Meia Praia, while in Quarteira you will be arriving at Rodoviário Terminal Bus Stop or Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Quarteira from Lagos? With 4 connections between 3 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lagos and Quarteira, you can pay as low as $4 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Quarteira in just 1h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lagos and Quarteira are Rede Expressos and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Lagos and Quarteira is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Odiáxere or to Vilamoura, and look at flights from Portimão Airport, and landing at Faro Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Lagos to Quarteira?
The most popular companies between Lagos and Quarteira, are Rede Expressos and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Rede Expressos and FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Lagos to Quarteira
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lagos to Quarteira. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Lagos to Quarteira
How can I reach Quarteira from Lagos?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Quarteira from Lagos.
How far is Quarteira from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos and Quarteira is 31.6 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lagos and Quarteira?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 12 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lagos to Quarteira?
You can get to Quarteira with just $4 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Lagos to Quarteira?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Quarteira in just 1h 45m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Lagos and to Quarteira
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lagos and to Quarteira. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
