The Algarve is not exactly known for its great public transport and most residents will tell you you need a car to get by. In our opinion, this depends mostly on your destination. From Vilamoura its not too bad, there are direct buses to a few major towns (other towns from Quarteira bus station). The information available is not great and can be confusing even for a local.
Vilamoura Green Line Bus
We’ve tried to summarise all the info for you here and hope it helps. Please refer to the official websites for up to date timetables.
Vilamoura Bus Routes
You can get a direct bus from Vilamoura to Quarteira, Albufeira, Faro, Almancil, Olhão, Tavira, Altura, Monte Gordo, Vila Real St. Antonio and Faro Airport. For other destinations you need to change routes either at the Quarteira Bus Station or Albufeira Station. There is also the Green Line to Quarteira which is operated by the municipality.
Algarve Bus Network Map. Source: Vamus Algarve 2024
Vilamoura to Quarteira Buses
For Vilamoura to Quarteira take the Green Line. These are mini buses operated by the Loulé Municipality and very handy to get around Quarteira. There are only 5 stops in Vilamoura numbers 12 to 17 (same as 11).
Important stops:
1. Quarteira Bus Station (get buses here to other towns) and connect to Red Line to Loulé train station 21. Quarteira Beach and Fish and Fruit Market 32. Quarteira Medical Centre (public) 38. Alsakia Roundabout (Wednesday Gypsy Market)
Vilamoura- Quarteira Green Line Route Map
Source: LC Global
Schedules and bus stops for the Vilamoura Green Line (all year)
Green Line Bus Night Service (July to 1st September only)
Where to buy bus tickets for the Vilamoura – Quarteira route (Green Line)
At the time of writing this bus is free of charge. Tickets can bought on all public buses.
Summer only – ends 31st August
During the Summer months the White Line Bus (Linha Branca) also operates between Vilamoura and Quarteira. This Line is similar to the Green Line and also operates at night.
Schedules and bus stops for the Vilamoura White Line (Summer only)
The City Sightseeing Bus is an open-top bus that runs daily in Vilamoura and Albufeira, hop-on and off at any of the 45 stops along the route.
Places of interest include Albufeira Old Town, the beaches (Oura, St Eulalia, Pescadores, São Rafael and more), Albufeira Marina and the Pau da Bandeira viewpoint.
To catch the Mar Shopping public busy need to make your way to the Quarteira Bus Station (either walk or use the Green Line).
Source: Vamus Algarve (2024) – visit the Vamus website for more info on route.
Vilamoura to Lisbon Buses
There are daily buses to Lisbon from Vilamoura operated by various companies: – Rede Expressos – Mundial Turismo Buses – Renex – Private tour buses
Purchase tickets online on the Busbud site. Here you can easily compare all the companies operating the Vilamoura – Lisbon route.
Bus stop for the Vilamoura-Lisbon route
The main bus stops for the buses arriving or departing Vilamoura are located near Burger King (Posto 2). There are stops on either side of the road, arrivals get off at the Galp Station and departures on the opposite road (leaving Vilamoura). If you’re not sure check with the ticket office inside the Intermarché Supermarket.
You can alternatively join one of the bus tours to Lisbon. These are usually full-day return trips with a tour guide on certain days of the week.
Vilamoura to Olhão, Tavira, Altura, Monte Gordo, Vila Real St. Antonio
We have created this google map to show all the bus stops in Vilamoura. Names and other information has been intentionally left out to better illustrate the bus stops. Zoom in and click on a bus top icon to reveal name.
FAQ – Buses in Vilamoura
Where can buy the public bus tickets in Vilamoura?
For all the Vamus buses and Green Line you can purchase the tickets on the bus. For the Lisbon buses it will depend on which company you decide to use.
Loulé Municipal Market is located in the centre of town, not to be confused with the weekly Loulé Gypsy Market (different location). This beautiful historical building is 112 years old and houses the charming indoor market, opens everyday except Sunday and some public holidays.
Loulé Farmers Market
On Saturdays the Municipal Market really comes to life, regional farmers bring their produce to Loulé and the market spills out to the adjacent roads.
Loulé Gypsy Market
Loulé Gypsy Market is also held every Saturday near the church. Very similar to the Quarteira Gypsy Market where you can purchase clothes, shoes, cork items and souvenirs. If you have been to the Quarteira market you might want to give this one a miss, its smaller and the vendors are the same.
The Lisbon City Tour and Shopping excursion is a full day guided tour departing at approximately 6am from Vilamoura and returning around 7pm. Read on about the main attractions you will visit during the full day tour.
Highlights of the excursion
Jerónimos Monastery
Belem Tower
Discoveries Monument
Empire Square
Square of Commerce and Downtown Shopping
Where to get tickets for the Lisbon City Tour from Vilamoura
Local agent in Vilamoura
Kiosk Fortuna in Vilamoura is your local agent for this tour. Get all the info you need, pay by card or cash and also check-out other tours available. Kiosk Fortuna will also help choose the best place to reserve your pick-up for the trip – especially useful if you’re staying in private accommodation.
Ticket price per adult: €56pp
Online
You can also reserve this tour online via the Get Your Guide website using the form below. Prices are from €56pp.
Tour dates
Summer: tba
Winter: Available every Tuesday
When should I book this tour?
As early as possible to avoid disappointment. Minimum 24 hours before in order for hotel pickup to be organised.
This bustling outdoor market with over 150 vendors is held every Wednesday morning on the outskirts of Quarteira. A typical Portuguese market that you find in almost every town and the nearest to Vilamoura. The Wednesday Market has become increasingly popular, attracting visitors from all over the Algarve. You can purchase clothes, cork items, shoes, linen, handbags, jewellery and a wide range of knockoffs.
Embark on one of the Vilamoura to Seville Tours, an exciting day trip to the vibrant capital of Andalusia. The wealth of historical and cultural treasures make Seville an ideal day trip from Vilamoura, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.
Seville City Tour and Shopping
The Seville City Tour and Shopping excursion is a full day guided tour departing at 6am from Vilamoura and returning around 7pm. Read on about the main attractions you will visit during the full day tour.
Highlights of the excursion
Royal Alcazar Palaces
Plaza de España
Catedral de Santa María de la Sede and Giralda
District of Santa Cruz
Where to get tickets for the Seville City Tour from Vilamoura
Local agent in Vilamoura
Kiosk Fortuna in Vilamoura is your local agent for this tour. Get all the info you need, pay by card or cash and also check-out other tours available. Kiosk Fortuna will also help choose the best place to reserve your pick-up for the trip – especially useful if you’re staying in private accommodation.
Ticket price per adult: €54pp
Online
You can also reserve this tour online via the Get Your Guide website using the button below. Prices are from €54pp.
Loulé Municipal Market is located in the centre of town, not to be confused with the weekly Loulé Gypsy Market (different location). This beautiful historical building is 112 years old and houses the charming indoor market, opens everyday except Sunday and some public holidays.
Loulé Farmers Market
On Saturdays the Municipal Market really comes to life, regional farmers bring their produce to Loulé and the market spills out to the adjacent roads.
Loulé Gypsy Market
Loulé Gypsy Market is also held every Saturday near the church. Very similar to the Quarteira Gypsy Market where you can purchase clothes, shoes, cork items and souvenirs. If you have been to the Quarteira market you might want to give this one a miss, its smaller and the vendors are the same.
The Lisbon City Tour and Shopping excursion is a full day guided tour departing at approximately 6am from Vilamoura and returning around 7pm. Read on about the main attractions you will visit during the full day tour.
Highlights of the excursion
Jerónimos Monastery
Belem Tower
Discoveries Monument
Empire Square
Square of Commerce and Downtown Shopping
Where to get tickets for the Lisbon City Tour from Vilamoura
Local agent in Vilamoura
Kiosk Fortuna in Vilamoura is your local agent for this tour. Get all the info you need, pay by card or cash and also check-out other tours available. Kiosk Fortuna will also help choose the best place to reserve your pick-up for the trip – especially useful if you’re staying in private accommodation.
Ticket price per adult: €56pp
Online
You can also reserve this tour online via the Get Your Guide website using the form below. Prices are from €56pp.
Tour dates
Summer: tba
Winter: Available every Tuesday
When should I book this tour?
As early as possible to avoid disappointment. Minimum 24 hours before in order for hotel pickup to be organised.
This bustling outdoor market with over 150 vendors is held every Wednesday morning on the outskirts of Quarteira. A typical Portuguese market that you find in almost every town and the nearest to Vilamoura. The Wednesday Market has become increasingly popular, attracting visitors from all over the Algarve. You can purchase clothes, cork items, shoes, linen, handbags, jewellery and a wide range of knockoffs.
Embark on one of the Vilamoura to Seville Tours, an exciting day trip to the vibrant capital of Andalusia. The wealth of historical and cultural treasures make Seville an ideal day trip from Vilamoura, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.
Seville City Tour and Shopping
The Seville City Tour and Shopping excursion is a full day guided tour departing at 6am from Vilamoura and returning around 7pm. Read on about the main attractions you will visit during the full day tour.
Highlights of the excursion
Royal Alcazar Palaces
Plaza de España
Catedral de Santa María de la Sede and Giralda
District of Santa Cruz
Where to get tickets for the Seville City Tour from Vilamoura
Local agent in Vilamoura
Kiosk Fortuna in Vilamoura is your local agent for this tour. Get all the info you need, pay by card or cash and also check-out other tours available. Kiosk Fortuna will also help choose the best place to reserve your pick-up for the trip – especially useful if you’re staying in private accommodation.
Ticket price per adult: €54pp
Online
You can also reserve this tour online via the Get Your Guide website using the button below. Prices are from €54pp.
Loulé Municipal Market is located in the centre of town, not to be confused with the weekly Loulé Gypsy Market (different location). This beautiful historical building is 112 years old and houses the charming indoor market, opens everyday except Sunday and some public holidays.
Loulé Farmers Market
On Saturdays the Municipal Market really comes to life, regional farmers bring their produce to Loulé and the market spills out to the adjacent roads.
Loulé Gypsy Market
Loulé Gypsy Market is also held every Saturday near the church. Very similar to the Quarteira Gypsy Market where you can purchase clothes, shoes, cork items and souvenirs. If you have been to the Quarteira market you might want to give this one a miss, its smaller and the vendors are the same.
The Lisbon City Tour and Shopping excursion is a full day guided tour departing at approximately 6am from Vilamoura and returning around 7pm. Read on about the main attractions you will visit during the full day tour.
Highlights of the excursion
Jerónimos Monastery
Belem Tower
Discoveries Monument
Empire Square
Square of Commerce and Downtown Shopping
Where to get tickets for the Lisbon City Tour from Vilamoura
Local agent in Vilamoura
Kiosk Fortuna in Vilamoura is your local agent for this tour. Get all the info you need, pay by card or cash and also check-out other tours available. Kiosk Fortuna will also help choose the best place to reserve your pick-up for the trip – especially useful if you’re staying in private accommodation.
Ticket price per adult: €56pp
Online
You can also reserve this tour online via the Get Your Guide website using the form below. Prices are from €56pp.
Tour dates
Summer: tba
Winter: Available every Tuesday
When should I book this tour?
As early as possible to avoid disappointment. Minimum 24 hours before in order for hotel pickup to be organised.
This bustling outdoor market with over 150 vendors is held every Wednesday morning on the outskirts of Quarteira. A typical Portuguese market that you find in almost every town and the nearest to Vilamoura. The Wednesday Market has become increasingly popular, attracting visitors from all over the Algarve. You can purchase clothes, cork items, shoes, linen, handbags, jewellery and a wide range of knockoffs.
Embark on one of the Vilamoura to Seville Tours, an exciting day trip to the vibrant capital of Andalusia. The wealth of historical and cultural treasures make Seville an ideal day trip from Vilamoura, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.
Seville City Tour and Shopping
The Seville City Tour and Shopping excursion is a full day guided tour departing at 6am from Vilamoura and returning around 7pm. Read on about the main attractions you will visit during the full day tour.
Highlights of the excursion
Royal Alcazar Palaces
Plaza de España
Catedral de Santa María de la Sede and Giralda
District of Santa Cruz
Where to get tickets for the Seville City Tour from Vilamoura
Local agent in Vilamoura
Kiosk Fortuna in Vilamoura is your local agent for this tour. Get all the info you need, pay by card or cash and also check-out other tours available. Kiosk Fortuna will also help choose the best place to reserve your pick-up for the trip – especially useful if you’re staying in private accommodation.
Ticket price per adult: €54pp
Online
You can also reserve this tour online via the Get Your Guide website using the button below. Prices are from €54pp.
Loulé Municipal Market is located in the centre of town, not to be confused with the weekly Loulé Gypsy Market (different location). This beautiful historical building is 112 years old and houses the charming indoor market, opens everyday except Sunday and some public holidays.
Loulé Farmers Market
On Saturdays the Municipal Market really comes to life, regional farmers bring their produce to Loulé and the market spills out to the adjacent roads.
Loulé Gypsy Market
Loulé Gypsy Market is also held every Saturday near the church. Very similar to the Quarteira Gypsy Market where you can purchase clothes, shoes, cork items and souvenirs. If you have been to the Quarteira market you might want to give this one a miss, its smaller and the vendors are the same.
The Lisbon City Tour and Shopping excursion is a full day guided tour departing at approximately 6am from Vilamoura and returning around 7pm. Read on about the main attractions you will visit during the full day tour.
Highlights of the excursion
Jerónimos Monastery
Belem Tower
Discoveries Monument
Empire Square
Square of Commerce and Downtown Shopping
Where to get tickets for the Lisbon City Tour from Vilamoura
Local agent in Vilamoura
Kiosk Fortuna in Vilamoura is your local agent for this tour. Get all the info you need, pay by card or cash and also check-out other tours available. Kiosk Fortuna will also help choose the best place to reserve your pick-up for the trip – especially useful if you’re staying in private accommodation.
Ticket price per adult: €56pp
Online
You can also reserve this tour online via the Get Your Guide website using the form below. Prices are from €56pp.
Tour dates
Summer: tba
Winter: Available every Tuesday
When should I book this tour?
As early as possible to avoid disappointment. Minimum 24 hours before in order for hotel pickup to be organised.
This bustling outdoor market with over 150 vendors is held every Wednesday morning on the outskirts of Quarteira. A typical Portuguese market that you find in almost every town and the nearest to Vilamoura. The Wednesday Market has become increasingly popular, attracting visitors from all over the Algarve. You can purchase clothes, cork items, shoes, linen, handbags, jewellery and a wide range of knockoffs.
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