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Museu da Guarda
Guarda’s main museum presents archaeology, sacred art, painting, and local history inside a former seminary near the cathedral.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
zł32
Average ticket price on Sep 20
zł71
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 20
16
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto Airport to Guarda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto Airport to Guarda will cost around zł71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł32.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 16 buses from Porto Airport to Guarda, including 7 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 141 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto Airport to Guarda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł66 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł66, while a train costs an average of zł110.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł66 Average price Cheapest | zł110 Average price | zł180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto Airport to Guarda:
A bus is zł44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto Airport to Guarda costing on average zł110.
Other travel options to Guarda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around zł66 compared to roughly zł180 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł114. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł28 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł83 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł83 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł35 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł32 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł84 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto Airport to Guarda buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:20 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h05 | 9:25 AM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h25 | 12:25 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
15+ 78 | 10:05 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h50 | 1:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h25 | 2:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h25 | 3:05 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
15+ 79 | 1:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h55 | 4:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
10+ 79 | 1:20 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h35 | 4:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
27+ 26 | 1:35 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 6h10 | 7:45 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
12 · 74 | 2:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h10 | 6:10 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
14+ 74 | 2:30 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h40 | 6:10 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h25 | 6:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 0 transfersDirect | |
52 · 79 | 7:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h55 | 10:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
10+ 79 | 7:05 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h50 | 10:55 PM Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Porto Airport to Guarda run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł16 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price zł16 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 29m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Guarda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Guarda trip today.
Guarda’s main museum presents archaeology, sacred art, painting, and local history inside a former seminary near the cathedral.
Contemporary art center with rotating exhibitions, talks, and cultural programming in a restored building in the historic core.
Exhibition venue in Guarda’s municipal theater complex, known for contemporary visual arts and accessible central location.
Main civic square in historic Guarda, surrounded by notable buildings and ideal for orientation, events, and people-watching.
Hilltop area around the cathedral with heritage streets, views, and many of the city’s most important monuments close together.
Broad avenue linking key parts of the center, useful for strolling between shops, services, and cultural venues in the city core.
Hearty mountain soup with cabbage, beans, potatoes and pork. A Beira Interior staple valued for warming winters in the highlands around Guarda.
Rustic blood sausage from nearby Trás-os-Montes and Beira areas, often grilled or roasted. It is a classic inland Portuguese charcuterie.
Cured sheep's milk cheese from Serra da Estrela, creamy and intense. It is the region's most iconic product and a must-try near Guarda.
Traditional restaurant known for regional Beira dishes, grilled meats and a rustic local atmosphere in Guarda.
Established local spot serving classic Portuguese comfort food, regional specialties and generous portions in a casual setting.
Refined dining venue focused on Beira Interior ingredients, polished service and a more elegant atmosphere for regional cuisine.
Moderate for Portugal. Guarda is usually cheaper than Lisbon and Porto for hotels and dining, while local buses and everyday costs stay fairly low for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants often round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafés may get small change; taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto Airport to Guarda by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Guarda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto Airport to Guarda buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Guarda, Terminal Rodoviario station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto Airport and Guarda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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