Private car transfer from Faro to Lisbon

Home to more than 500,000 people, Lisbon sprawls across seven hills. It’s a city of contrasts, with modern architecture alongside historical structures, creating a unique blend of cultures, lifestyles, and trends.

So, if you're set on traveling from Faro to Lisbon fast, are looking for door-to-door rental transportation, and want to explore this sunny city with its unique beauty, you should consider Daytrip. Our enthusiastic professional drivers might not be tour guides, but they know the region. They will help you learn more about the attractions in the area and give you a few useful tips.

Although it's known for many things, Lisbon is often visited for its stunning architecture, fantastic gastronomy, colorful ceramic tiles, and historic center. It also has a fascinating history filled with invasions, tyrannical rulers, destructions, and reconstructions that have made it a place to visit.

For example, despite a devastating 1755 earthquake, Prime Minister Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo revitalized the city with a redesigned layout, including two main squares marking its vibrant commercial and port zones. This reconstruction brought more tourism to the area.

Besides the numerous attractions and landmarks throughout the city, with seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, Lisbon also flaunts diverse neighborhoods like coastal Belem and resilient Mouraria.

If you are visiting to take in the sights, do not miss out on the iconic landmarks like São Jorge Castle and Jerónimos Monastery that punctuate its skyline, or the UNESCO-listed Belem Tower down on the riverfront. The yellow trams, notably Tram 28, navigate Lisbon's historic streets, further enhancing its allure as a sunny, hospitable destination enriched by warm encounters and culinary delights.

Plan in advance for parking

Unfortunately, parking in Lisbon and places along the way to this city can be expensive and difficult. This is especially true in city centers and at attractions and landmarks. That's why it's important to research your parking locations in advance if you use a rental car to get to and around the city.

By researching the parking spots ahead of schedule, you'll be able to find safe parking with hassle-free access to attractions. Alternatively, you can hire a private driver with Daytrip who can take you from Faro to Lisbon and effortlessly navigate any parking you come across.

Wear comfortable shoes

It might seem big, but Lisbon is not as big as you might believe. You'll easily be able to walk the city if you decide to forgo the trams, subway, or business. Just ensure you wear uber-comfortable shoes, as there are many steep hills and cobblestone streets to navigate as you make your way to restaurants, attractions, and landmarks.

Stop for sightseeing

Lisbon has many attractions to see and activities to do, but you don't have to wait until you arrive to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture. There are numerous sightseeing opportunities along the way that you can visit when you ride with Daytrip!

Some of the best places to visit when traveling from Faro to Lisbon include Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Roman ruins right in the middle of the historic old town, Alcacer do Sal, Quinta da Tor, and Palmela.

Faro to Lisbon by flight

There's no denying that flights are usually the easiest way to get from one place to the next, but this is not necessarily the case when traveling from Faro to Lisbon.

Although there are numerous flights daily between these cities, with TAP Portugal – the national airline – and the flight takes only 45 minutes, the time it takes to get to the airport with the procedures can be time-consuming.

Not to mention a flight ticket price is roughly 70 euros, which is a small fortune for such a short trip.

Faro to Lisbon by bus

Often, the cheapest travel option to get from Faro to Lisbon is by bus. Unlike trains or airplanes, there are more than 15 bus trips daily through the Rede Expressos coach line between these two cities in Portugal.

A ticket for the bus costs between 15 and 20 euros one way, and the trip can take between three and a half and four hours to complete.

You will need to catch a bus at the bus station near the train station in Faro on the outskirts of the Old Town. You also need to check the timetable, as it can help you plan your day accordingly.

However, although the bus is cheaper, it isn't the most comfortable or roomy choice, and you might have to change coaches along the way.

Faro to Lisbon by train

The national railway carrier Comboios de Portugal offers five connections daily between Faro and Lisbon for those who want to travel by train, so be sure to check the timetable.

Depending on your Lisbon travel goals and preferences, you can choose between the Intercity train with more stops and connections or the Alfa Pendular high-speed train. The high-speed train usually completes the trip between Faro and Lisbon in three hours, with the Intercity train taking an average of three and a half hours to do the same.

Regardless of which train you choose, you can buy a ticket online at prices starting at 11 euros per ticket. Unfortunately, this train trip will allow you to see the spectacular scenery but no sightseeing stops.

Faro to Lisbon by private car

Often, the best way to travel from Faro to Lisbon is to drive with a private car service like Daytrip. Daytrip's luxury, well-maintained fleet offers clients 24-hour customer service alongside door–to–door services to ease your mind when traveling in a foreign country.

When you choose Daytrip, you can expect to make the trip in less than three hours, and you can add sightseeing stops along the way if there are a few places you don't want to miss out on (and honestly, why would you pass up the chance to see more of Portugal?). Trips start at 64 euros per person.

After you've seen all there is to see on the way, your friendly English-speaking driver will drop you off at your accommodation and take care of your luggage so that you can begin your Lisbon travel adventure.

Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém

Lisbon's twin UNESCO World Heritage Sites stand at the pinnacle of Portuguese architecture and are testaments to the country's Age of Discoveries. The 16th-century monastery was built to give spiritual assistance to seafarers heading for the New World. The nearby Tower of Belém was built a few years later to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition. Between the symbolism, architectural details, and waterfront setting, these are undoubtedly the symbols of Lisbon.

Ajuda National Palace

The 19th-century Ajuda National Palace is one of the best places to visit if you want to glimpse into the past and see what it was like for royalty in Lisbon. This palace is now a museum with one of the most beautiful collections of decorative art, from sparkling chandeliers and porcelain to gleaming marble statues and intricately woven tapestries.

When you visit, you'll see all of this and more since the museum uses rooms in the palace to exhibit contemporary artworks. It's all very grandeur and almost unbelievably decadent, but what do you expect from royalty?

LX Factory

If you fancy a bit of shopping, you'll want to stop at the LX Factory. The LX Factory is a renowned industrial complex in Lisbon that dates back to the 19th century.

This complex is now home to numerous enticing shops, bars, restaurants, and office spaces, so it's the perfect spot to buy all your holiday souvenirs while enjoying a bite to eat.

Those who want to visit can find the LX Factory in the far west of the city in Alcantara. This is an incredibly modern neighborhood that showcases the advancements Lisbon has seen in recent years.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, found on the Northern edge of Lisbon, is an art-filled oasis for travelers with a keen eye. This museum is not a tourist hot spot, so it is worth considering a look-see when in Lisbon, considering it is home to world-class pieces spanning 5,000 years of history.

For example, you'll get to see everything from Art Nouveau jewelry and Egyptian sculptures to John Singer Sargent paintings. There's also a beautiful garden with several gorgeous sculptures.

Unlike many other European cities, Lisbon is magnificent in the summer, with the temperatures not too hot or too cold to make visiting attractions tedious. The dry and warm weather welcomes balmy evenings, perfect for evening walks and restaurant or bar hopping.

In addition, if you visit in the summer, you're almost guaranteed to encounter days of sunshine, with the days long and July to August seeing more than 12 hours of sunlight.