Vai e Vem Portimao

The main stations covered by Vai e Vem Portimao’s buses include:

• Portimao CRACEP
• Monte Ribeiro
• Figueira Apeadeiro
• Figueira EB1
• Penina Hotel and Golf
• Norinha Baixo
• Figueira Apeadeiro
• Figueira EB1
• Mex Grande Bairro das Areias
• Hortas
• Norinha Cima
• Portimao GNR
• Penina Hotel and Golf
• Morgadinho de Baixo
• Portimao Cardosas
• Hortas
• Hospital Barlavento
• Figueira X N125
• Portimao Aldeia Carrasco
• Figueira X N125
• Norinha Baixo
• Hospital Barlavento
• Monte Ribeiro
• Mex Grande Bemparece
• Morgadinho de Baixo
• Portimao Av Zeca Afonso
• Norinha Cima
• Ladeira do Vau
• Portimao Av Zeca Afonso
• Portimao CRACEP
• Portimao GNR
• Portimao Largo Gil Eanes
• Malheiro
• Papagaia
• Portimao Aldeia Nova
• Portimao Cardosas
• Largo do Dique 2
• Largo do Dique 1
• Vendas 1
• Vendas 2
• Gil Eanes Av Dr F Sa Carneiro 1
• Bairro das Areias 1
• Ladeira do Vau 1
• Estr Bemposta 1
• Sec Poeta Antonio Aleixo 2
• Sec Poeta Antonio Aleixo 3
• Igr da Penina 5
• Quinta das Parreiras 3
• Luis de Camoes 1
• Luis de Camoes 3
• Mercado Av Dr F Sa Carneiro 2
• Rot Pedra Mourinha 1
• Tres Bicos 1
• Vale de Botas Cruz 2
• Valenca de Baixo 1
• Vidigal Novo 1
• Vidigal Novo 2
• Vidigal Velho 1
• Galazeira 2
• Poco Novo 2
• Urb Fojo 2
• Urb Fojo 1
• Monte do Tom 2
• Quatro Estradas 2
• Monte do Tom 3
• Montes de Alvor 2
• Museu 2
• Palmeiras da Torre 2
• R da Boa Esperanca 2
• R da Boa Esperan a 1
• R Dom Jose 1
• R Dom Jose 2
• R da Madeira 2
• S Sebastiao 1
• Montes de Alvor Cruz 2
• Tres Bicos 2
• Vidigal Velho 2
• S Sebastiao 3
• Varzea do Farelo 1
• Varzea do Farelo 2
• Marinho 2
• Patio da Rocha 1
• Patio da Rocha 2
• R Jaime Palhinha 2
• Pereira 2
• Roseiras 2
• Rot Simao Bol var 2
• Santinha 1
• Sargocal 2
• Vale Ferro 2
• Vale da Fonte 2
• Vale de Corgos 2
• Aerodromo 2
• Estr Torre 2
• Quinta da Torre 2
• Fonte da Pedra 1
• Fonte da Pedra 2
• JF Mexilhoeira 1
• JF Mexilhoeira 2
• Malhadais 1
• Malhadais 2
• Marrocos 2
• Monte Canelas 2
• Rot Autodromo 1
• Monte Judeu 2
• Monte do Tom 1
• S Pedro 2
• R Principal 1
• Serra e Mar 2
• Solar do Farelo 2
• Sra de Verde 2
• Torre 2
• Vale Franco 1
• Vale Franco 2
• Vale das Eiras 1
• Zambujosa 2
• JIEB1 Coca Maravilhas 1
• Quinta das Francesinhas 2
• Trav da Pedra 1
• Tugas 1
• Melvin Jones 2
• Mercado Venda por Grosso 1
• Olhitos 2
• Quinta das Oliveiras 2
• Retail Center 1
• Retail Center 2
• Romanzeiras 1
• Romanzeiras 2
• R da Esperanca 1
• R da Fraternidade 1
• Urb Oasis Parque 1
• Zona Industrial 2
• Abicada 2
• Alagoas 2
• Alcalar 2
• AlcalarPoio 1
• AlcalarPoio 2
• AlcalarPoio 4
• Aldeia do Carrasco 1
• Aldeia Nova 1
• Aldeia S Jose 1
• Aldeia S Jose 2
• Aldeia das Sobreiras Estr 1
• Aldeia das Sobreiras Estr 2
• Algarve Sol 2
• Alvor Sol 2
• Amarilis 1
• Antonio Gedeao 1
• Dogep 1
• Arao 2
• Av 25 de Abril 1
• Bairro Independente 2
• Av da Europa 2
• Bemposta 2
• Bemposta 3
• Biscainhas 2
• Bom Retiro 1
• Bom Retiro 2
• Bombeiros Frente 1
• Bombeiros Frente 2
• Calcadinha 1
• Calcadinha 2
• Parque de Feiras e Expos 2
• Pedra Mourinha 1
• Pedras Ruivas 2
• Pereira 1
• Pereira 3
• Pingo Doce 1
• Poio 1
• Poio 2
• Av 25 de Abril 2
• Barradas 1
• Barradas 2
• C F Montes de Alvor 2
• Bemposta Estr 1
• Bemposta Estr 2
• Campo de Jogos 2
• Canafechal 2
• Casa das Artes 1
• Cedipraia 1
• Cedipraia 2
• Cerro Ruivo 1
• Cerro Ruivo 2
• Cruz da Parteira 1
• Camara Municipal 1
• Camara Municipal 2
• Dep de Agua 1
• Dep de Agua 2
• Descampadinho 1
• EB1 Major David Neto 1
• EB1 Major David Neto 2
• EB23 Prof Jose Buisel 1
• EB23 Prof Jose Buisel 2
• Estrumal 2
• Pedra Mourinha 3
• Piscina Municipal 2
• Piscina Municipal 1
• EB23 D Martinho C Branco 1
• EB23 D Martinho C Branco 2
• JIEB1 P Mourinha EB23 J Fialho 1
• R D Mexilhoeira 2
• Solar do Farelo 4
• Solar do Farelo 3
• R D Mexilhoeira 1

Vai e Vem Portimao buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:

• Portimao - Alvor

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Pros of Bus Travel

• Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
• Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
• Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
• If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

• Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
• Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
• Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.