Your best transport bet for circumnavigating the country is the efficient bus system. The train network is hampered by a lack of speed, while hire cars and planes are both expensive propositions.

Flights inside Portugal are expensive and hardly worth considering, given the short distances involved. A domestic departure tax is levied, but it’s included in the price of the ticket.

Travelling by train is cheap but slow. Note that bicycles are not permitted on trains.

It’s almost always quicker to go by bus than by train - especially as a number of private companies operate express services between major cities and the Algarve.

Lisbon has an underground metro, which was renovated and expanded for Expo 98 and is still growing.

There are dozens of car-rental agencies in Portugal, though you should bear in mind that petrol is pricey.

Taxis are plentiful and cheap.

Bicycles can also be rented in some tourist areas.
Your best transport bet for circumnavigating the country is the efficient bus system. The train network is hampered by a lack of speed, while hire cars and planes are both expensive propositions.

Flights inside Portugal are expensive and hardly worth considering, given the short distances involved. A domestic departure tax is levied, but it’s included in the price of the ticket.

Travelling by train is cheap but slow. Note that bicycles are not permitted on trains.

It’s almost always quicker to go by bus than by train - especially as a number of private companies operate express services between major cities and the Algarve.

Lisbon has an underground metro, which was renovated and expanded for Expo 98 and is still growing.

There are dozens of car-rental agencies in Portugal, though you should bear in mind that petrol is pricey.

Taxis are plentiful and cheap.

Bicycles can also be rented in some tourist areas.