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Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Portugal’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves cultural campus with notable architecture, gardens, and major rotating exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vila Verde to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Verde to Porto will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Vila Verde for Porto on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vila Verde to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vila Verde to Porto:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vila Verde to Porto costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 22m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 26m 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 Rede Expressos.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Vila Verde to Porto buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:35 AM Vila Verde | 1h50 | 11:25 AM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Vila Verde | 1h45 | 2:00 PM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Vila Verde | 1h50 | 4:40 PM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vila Verde to Porto run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Portugal’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves cultural campus with notable architecture, gardens, and major rotating exhibitions.
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