- Must visit
Casa-Museu Teixeira Lopes / Galerias Diogo de Macedo
Important sculpture museum and art gallery in a historic house. It showcases works by Teixeira Lopes and Diogo de Macedo in an elegant setting.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
zł129
Average ticket price on Aug 29
zł150
Fastest journey on Aug 29
2 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
2 h 33 m
Trains on Aug 29
35
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia will cost around zł150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł129.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 35 trains from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia, including 32 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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 515 · U 15659 · R 4633
IC 723
IC 723
IC 529
IC 621
AP 133
AP 131
AP 127
AP 182
AP 186Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł53, while a flight costs an average of zł465.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł84 Average price | zł53 Average price Cheapest | zł465 Average price | zł357 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia:
A bus is zł30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia costing on average zł84.
A bus is zł412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia costing on average zł465.
Other travel options to Vila Nova de Gaia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around zł84 compared to roughly zł357 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł274. The journey takes 3h 39m versus 3h 1m 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 Vila Nova de Gaia trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 621 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 2:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 621 | 11:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 2:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4415 · IR 821 | 11:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 5h09 | 4:54 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1 transfer | |
R 4415 · IR 821 | 11:53 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 5h01 | 4:54 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1 transfer | |
AP 125 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 2:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 125 | 12:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 2:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 517 · IR 821 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h24 | 4:54 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1 transfer | |
IC 517 · IR 821 | 12:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h15 | 4:54 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1 transfer | |
AP 133 | 2:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 4:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 133 | 2:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 4:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 3:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 6:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 523 | 3:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 6:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 135 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 6:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 135 | 4:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 6:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 525 | 4:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 7:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 525 | 4:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 7:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 127 | 5:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 7:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 127 | 5:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 7:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 731 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 8:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 731 | 5:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 8:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 137 | 6:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 8:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 137 | 6:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 8:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 186 | 6:57 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2h45 | 9:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 186 | 7:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 9:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 723 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 10:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 723 | 7:39 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 10:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4431 · R 3401 | 7:45 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 4h54 | 12:39 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1 transfer | |
R 4431 · R 3401 | 7:53 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 4h46 | 12:39 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1 transfer | |
AP 129 | 8:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 10:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 129 | 8:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 10:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 529 | 10:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 1:07 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 529 | 10:09 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 1:07 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
IC 521 | 6:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 9:37 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 521 | 6:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 9:37 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 131 | 7:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 9:42 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 131 | 7:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 9:42 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 121 | 8:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h49 | 10:49 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 121 | 8:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h40 | 10:49 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 123 | 9:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h42 | 11:42 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 123 | 9:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 11:42 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 3h07 | 12:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 721 | 9:39 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h58 | 12:37 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 182 · R 4411 | 9:45 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2h57 | 12:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 1 transfer | |
AP 182 | 9:57 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 2h45 | 12:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 182 | 10:09 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2h33 | 12:42 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł51 but you can travel from only zł23 by bus.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (272 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 169 miles (272 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price zł51 |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Vila Nova de Gaia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vila Nova de Gaia trip today.
Important sculpture museum and art gallery in a historic house. It showcases works by Teixeira Lopes and Diogo de Macedo in an elegant setting.
Interactive museum inside the famous bridge. It explains the history, engineering, and urban role of Ponte Luís I with immersive displays.
Contemporary exhibition space in WOW focused on wine culture, labels, and vessels. Strong design makes it engaging even for non-specialists.
Historic riverside quarter with cellars, old lanes, and postcard views across the Douro. It is Gaia’s classic area for walking and photography.
Hilltop terrace with one of the best panoramas over Porto, the Douro, and Luís I Bridge. A top sunset and photography location.
Scenic viewpoint beside Serra do Pilar with sweeping views over the riverfront and historic Porto. Short, memorable, and especially beautiful at dusk.
Sweet fortified wine aged in Gaia's cellars across the Douro from Porto. Tasting it here is a defining local tradition tied to the city's identity.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potato. A beloved northern Portuguese comfort dish often served in family restaurants around Gaia.
Cod fried with onion, straw potatoes and egg. One of Portugal's most iconic bacalhau dishes and a staple in traditional eateries near Porto and Gaia.
Refined two Michelin star dining by the river, known for modern Portuguese tasting menus, polished service and dramatic Douro views.
Historic riverside restaurant in Afurada, celebrated for very fresh grilled fish and a traditional maritime atmosphere.
Traditional Portuguese restaurant near the wine lodges, valued for classic northern dishes, generous portions and an unfussy local feel.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Lisbon, with good value stays, €8-12 budget meals, and low local transport costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Cafes often get small change.
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Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas -> Jardim do Morro, Vila Nova de Gaia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia trains use the Lisboa - Oriente to Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas station pair, with some services arriving at General Torres. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Vila Nova de Gaia 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.
Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Arco Iris, Restaurante Casa Dias
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel, The Yeatman.
General Torres has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at General Torres.
ATMs are available at General Torres.
Available at General Torres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at General Torres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at General Torres.
Coimbroes is 1 km from Vila Nova de Gaia city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbroes has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Coimbroes.
ATMs are available at Coimbroes.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbroes.
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