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Paço de Giela - Centro Interpretativo
Main local museum interpreting the municipality’s history, traditions, and identity. A solid first stop for understanding Arcos de Valdevez.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Arcos De Valdevez is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Arcos De Valdevez will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 4 buses from Porto to Arcos De Valdevez, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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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Buses from Porto to Arcos De Valdevez run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Porto to Arcos De Valdevez.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Arcos De Valdevez buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Porto | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Arcos De Valdevez | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Porto | 2h45 | 1:45 PM Arcos De Valdevez | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Porto | 3h20 | 9:30 PM Arcos De Valdevez | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Porto | 3h20 | 10:30 PM Arcos De Valdevez | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main local museum interpreting the municipality’s history, traditions, and identity. A solid first stop for understanding Arcos de Valdevez.
Archaeology-focused interpretation center presenting the medieval palace and its setting. Worth visiting for context before exploring the site.
Interpretive space about rural mountain life, architecture, and traditions in Soajo. Useful for visitors exploring the village and granaries.
Pleasant riverside green area with walks, sports spaces, and views over the Vez. One of the town’s most enjoyable everyday public spaces.
Compact old center with granite buildings, churches, and local atmosphere. Best explored on foot for architecture and daily life.
Famous hill village with dramatic stone architecture and one of Portugal’s most photogenic rural settings. A regional highlight.
Traditional green soup with potatoes, onions and shredded collard greens, usually finished with olive oil and served across Minho homes and taverns.
Roasted kid goat, a festive Minho specialty, prized for tender meat and rich flavor, often served at family celebrations and regional restaurants.
Rice cooked with local rooster or free-range chicken, a comforting northern Portuguese dish linked to rural cooking and special Sunday meals.
Established regional restaurant known for traditional Minho cuisine, especially roasted meats and classic Portuguese dishes in a refined rustic setting.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty northern Portuguese food, with a casual atmosphere and strong local reputation for regional specialties.
Respected local restaurant focused on Portuguese comfort food and regional products, popular for generous portions and a welcoming dining room.
Budget-friendly versus many Western European destinations. Lodging, meals, and local transport are generally affordable, with especially good value in cafes and casual restaurants.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis usually round up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Most Porto to Arcos De Valdevez buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Arcos de Valdevez, R. Doutor Joaquim Carlos da Cunha Cerqueira station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto and Arcos De Valdevez bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
Arcos de Valdevez, R. Doutor Joaquim Carlos da Cunha Cerqueira has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Arcos de Valdevez, R. Doutor Joaquim Carlos da Cunha Cerqueira. ATMs are available at Arcos de Valdevez, R. Doutor Joaquim Carlos da Cunha Cerqueira.
Ticket office support is available at Arcos de Valdevez, R. Doutor Joaquim Carlos da Cunha Cerqueira.
Available at Arcos de Valdevez, R. Doutor Joaquim Carlos da Cunha Cerqueira: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arcos de Valdevez, R. Doutor Joaquim Carlos da Cunha Cerqueira: Accessible for people with mobility impairments.
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