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Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Porto’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves Foundation grounds and known for major international exhibitions and modern architecture.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guarda to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guarda to Porto will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Guarda to Porto without transferring at least once.
R 5402 · IC 621
R 5683 · R 5402 · IC 621
R 5685 · R 5404 · R 4627 · IC 527
R 5404 · IC 527
IC 10542 · IC 542 · IC 527
IC 514 · AP 186
IC 510 · AP 121
R 5400 · IR 831
R 5404 · IC 527
IC 512 · R 4619 · AP 133Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guarda to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Guarda to Porto:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guarda to Porto costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 4h 11m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Guarda to Porto trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 512 · IR 821 | 12:48 PM Guarda station | 4h12 | 5:00 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
IC 512 · IR 821 · AP 133 | 12:48 PM Guarda station | 4h00 | 4:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
IC 10542 · IC 542 · IC 525 | 1:34 PM Guarda station | 6h09 | 7:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
R 5685 · R 5404 · R 4627 · U 15651 | 4:34 PM Barracão-Sabugal | 4h05 | 8:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3 transfers | |
R 5404 · R 4627 · U 15651 | 4:46 PM Guarda station | 3h53 | 8:39 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
R 5684 · IC 11544 · IC 544 · IC 529 | 5:49 PM Barracão-Sabugal | 7h24 | 1:13 AM Porto - Campanhã | 3 transfers | |
IC 10544 · IC 544 · IC 529 | 5:54 PM Guarda station | 7h19 | 1:13 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
IC 514 · AP 186 | 6:15 PM Guarda station | 3h33 | 9:48 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
R 5400 · IR 831 | 5:05 AM Guarda station | 3h44 | 8:49 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
IC 10540 · IC 540 · IC 721 | 6:34 AM Guarda station | 6h09 | 12:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
IC 510 · IC 721 | 7:18 AM Guarda station | 5h25 | 12:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
IC 510 · AP 121 | 7:18 AM Guarda station | 3h37 | 10:55 AM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
R 5683 · R 5402 · IC 621 | 8:39 AM Barracão-Sabugal | 6h04 | 2:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
R 5402 · IC 621 | 10:09 AM Guarda station | 4h34 | 2:43 PM Porto - Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Guarda to Porto run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 1:08 AM |
Last train 6:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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