- Must visit
Museu do Paço dos Duques de Bragança
Museum inside the ducal palace showing period interiors, tapestries, weapons, and decorative arts. It is central to Guimarães' history.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$36
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$50
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 17
48
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Guimarães is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Guimarães will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 48 trains from Lisbon to Guimarães, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 312 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 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.
IC 621
IC 621
IC 513 · R 4623 · U 15173 · U 15643
IC 513 · U 15643 · R 4623 · U 15173
IC 523 · U 15173
IC 621
AP 135 · U 15173
IC 621
AP 135 · U 15173
AP 131 · U 15159Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Guimarães among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $533.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $533 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Guimarães:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Guimarães costing on average $36.
A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Guimarães costing on average $533.
Other travel options to Guimarães take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75. The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 30m 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.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
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 Lisbon to Guimarães trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 521 · U 15159 | 6:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h05 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 521 · IC 621 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h03 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 521 · U 15159 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h56 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 131 · U 15159 | 7:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h35 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 131 · IC 621 | 7:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 8h33 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 131 · U 15159 | 7:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h26 | 11:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 · U 15161 | 8:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h39 | 12:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 · IC 621 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h33 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 121 · U 15161 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h30 | 12:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 123 · U 15163 | 9:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h39 | 1:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 123 · IC 621 | 9:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h33 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 123 · U 15163 | 9:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h30 | 1:39 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 · U 15165 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 6h05 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 · IC 621 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h03 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 · U 15165 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h56 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · U 15165 · R 4411 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h50 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
AP 182 · U 15165 | 9:57 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 5h38 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · IC 621 | 10:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h33 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · U 15165 | 10:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h26 | 3:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 · IC 731 · U 15181 | 10:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 13h26 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
IC 621 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h12 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 | 11:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h03 | 3:42 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 · IC 731 · U 15181 | 11:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 11h56 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
AP 125 · U 15167 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h43 | 5:43 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 125 · U 15167 | 12:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h34 | 5:43 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 125 · IC 731 · U 15181 | 12:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 11h26 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
IC 513 · R 4623 · U 15643 · U 15173 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 7h42 | 8:12 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 3 transfers | |
IC 513 · U 15173 · R 4623 · U 15643 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h33 | 8:12 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 3 transfers | |
IC 513 · IC 731 · R 4623 · U 15181 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 10h56 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 4 transfers | |
AP 133 · U 15169 | 2:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h35 | 6:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 133 · U 15169 | 2:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h26 | 6:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 133 · IC 731 · U 15181 | 2:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 9h26 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
IC 523 · U 15173 | 3:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h42 | 8:12 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 523 · U 15173 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h33 | 8:12 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 523 · IC 731 · U 15181 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h56 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
AP 135 · U 15173 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h12 | 8:12 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 135 · U 15173 | 4:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h03 | 8:12 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 135 · IC 731 · U 15181 | 4:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 7h26 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
AP 127 · U 15177 | 5:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h37 | 9:37 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 127 · U 15177 | 5:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h28 | 9:37 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 127 · IC 731 · U 15181 | 5:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 6h26 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
IC 515 · AP 186 · U 15181 | 6:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h56 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 2 transfers | |
AP 186 · U 15181 | 6:57 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 4h38 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 186 · U 15181 | 7:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h26 | 11:35 PM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 723 · U 15183 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h05 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
IC 723 · U 15183 | 7:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h56 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 129 · U 15183 | 8:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h35 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
AP 129 · U 15183 | 8:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h26 | 12:35 AM Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lisbon to Guimarães run on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 but you can travel from only $5 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (312 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 193 miles (312 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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Discover the best of Guimarães — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Guimarães trip today.
Museum inside the ducal palace showing period interiors, tapestries, weapons, and decorative arts. It is central to Guimarães' history.
Contemporary art center in the former market building, known for ambitious exhibitions and strong architecture in the city center.
Museum of Alberto Sampaio with sacred art, sculpture, textiles, and reliquaries from local churches. A key stop beside Largo da Oliveira.
Guimarães' main medieval square, framed by arcades, church façades, and landmark monuments. It is the atmospheric heart of the UNESCO center.
Green mountain park above the city with walking paths, granite boulders, and superb views. A favorite for nature and fresh air close to town.
Historic lane in the old center lined with traditional buildings and local shops. It is ideal for a slow walk through daily urban life.
Minhoto-style rice pudding scented with lemon and cinnamon, traditionally served at family celebrations and convent-influenced feasts in the Minho region.
Cod baked with potatoes, onions and olive oil. A Portuguese classic widely cherished in Minho for festive meals and strong regional home cooking.
Young Vinho Verde from the surrounding Minho region. Light, fresh and slightly spritzy, it is one of the area's most emblematic traditional drinks.
Refined restaurant in the historic center known for polished Portuguese cuisine, strong wine service and an elegant contemporary setting.
Long-established traditional house serving hearty Minho dishes and regional wines in a classic, welcoming atmosphere near the center.
Popular casual restaurant for rojões, cod and other northern Portuguese staples, with generous portions and a relaxed local feel.
Moderate for Portugal. Rooms, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than Lisbon or Porto, especially outside peak festival dates.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants often round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafes and taxis usually just round up.
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Estação Ferroviária de Guimarães -> Largo do Toural, Guimarães
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Guimarães by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Guimarães, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Guimarães trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Guimarães station pair, with some services arriving at Covas. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Guimarães train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lisboa - Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Oriente has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Parking, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Oriente: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Oriente.
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
ATMs are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
Lisboa - Entrecampos is 3 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa - Entrecampos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Laurentina, O Talho
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lisboa - Entrecampos. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa - Entrecampos: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include VIP Executive Entrecampos Hotel & Conference, Hotel 3K Europa, NH Lisboa Campo Grande.
Guimarães is 1 km from Guimarães city centre. Public transport options include:
Guimarães has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Histórico by Papaboa, Solar do Arco
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Guimarães. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Guimarães. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Guimarães: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Guimarães: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Guimarães: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Guimarães, Pousada Mosteiro Guimarães, Santa Luzia ArtHotel.
Covas is 2 km from Guimarães city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Covas has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Covas.
ATMs are available at Covas.
Accessibility facilities are available at Covas.
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