How to get from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha by bus, ferry and train?

From Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha by bus, ferry and train

To get from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha in Portimão, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the OLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROL ferry from Farol station to Olhão station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINHA AZUL A bus and finally take the IR train from Olhao station to Portimao station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Ilha Culatra (Farol) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Praia da Rocha on the Moovit app.

139min
Ferry - OLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROLOLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROL
Bus - LINHA AZUL ALINHA AZUL A
Train - IRIR
Walk to Praia da Rocha
Leaves from Farol

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Ilha Culatra (Farol)
  • 2
    Ferry - OLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROLOLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROL
    Wait for ferry
    OLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROL
    Olhão
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Olhão
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cais de Embarque
    ID 7
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - LINHA AZUL ALINHA AZUL A
    Wait for bus
    LINHA AZUL A
    Circular
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olhão (Rep. Finanças)
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Olhao
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - IRIR
    Wait for train
    IR
    Lagos
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portimao
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Praia da Rocha
    Walk to
    Praia da Rocha
    3.35 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha

The distance between Ilha Culatra (Farol), Portimão and Praia da Rocha, Portimão is approximately 89.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portimão – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ilha Culatra (Farol)) and destination (Praia da Rocha), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Ferry line OLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROL, Bus line LINHA AZUL A, Train line IR.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Ilha Culatra (Farol) and Praia da Rocha?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha?

    The OLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROL ferry line goes from Olhão station near Ilha Culatra (Farol) in Faro (Sé e São Pedro) to Cais de Embarque station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cais de Embarque station near Praia da Rocha in Portimão.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilha Culatra (Farol) to Praia da Rocha by ferry, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilha Culatra (Farol) in Faro (Sé e São Pedro) and Praia da Rocha in Portimão by ferry, bus and train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Ilha Culatra (Farol) to get to Praia da Rocha?

    Get on the OLHÃO - CULATRA - FAROL ferry from the Olhão station near Ilha Culatra (Farol) in Faro (Sé e São Pedro).

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Ilha Culatra (Farol) and Praia da Rocha?

    Get off the ferry at the Cais de Embarque station, which is closest to Praia da Rocha in Portimão.

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