- Must visit
Museu de Aveiro / Santa Joana
Housed in the former Convent of Jesus, this leading museum presents sacred art, architecture, and the legacy of Saint Joana.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro will cost around CHF 7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 6.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 4 trains from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 55 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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Trains from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro run on average 38 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 5 but you can travel from only CHF 3 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 5 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 12:34 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro.
The table below shows live departures for Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 720 | 10:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h33 | 11:23 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 122 · U 15923 | 11:27 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 12:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 122 | 11:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 12:14 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15918 · IC 524 | 12:19 PM General Torres | 1h06 | 1:25 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 · U 15927 | 12:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h58 | 1:25 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 | 12:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h35 | 1:25 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 132 · U 15922 | 1:19 PM General Torres | 0h55 | 2:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 132 · U 15931 | 1:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 2:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 132 | 1:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 2:14 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 184 · U 15935 | 2:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 3:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 | 2:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 3:14 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 | 2:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h33 | 3:23 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 124 · U 15934 | 4:19 PM General Torres | 0h55 | 5:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 124 · U 15943 | 4:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 5:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 124 | 4:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 5:14 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 126 · U 15938 | 5:19 PM General Torres | 0h57 | 6:16 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
U 15938 · IC 620 | 5:23 PM Coimbrões Halt | 1h02 | 6:25 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 126 · U 15947 | 5:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h49 | 6:16 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 126 | 5:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h31 | 6:16 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 620 | 5:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h35 | 6:25 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 134 · U 15942 | 6:19 PM General Torres | 0h55 | 7:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 134 · U 15951 | 6:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 7:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 134 | 6:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 7:14 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15946 · IC 528 | 7:19 PM General Torres | 1h06 | 8:25 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 528 · U 15955 | 7:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h58 | 8:25 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 528 | 7:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h35 | 8:25 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 830 · U 15957 | 8:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h54 | 9:21 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 136 · U 15957 | 8:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 9:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
IR 830 | 8:35 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h46 | 9:21 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 136 | 8:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 9:14 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:29 AM Vila Nova de Gaia | 0h55 | 1:24 AM Aveiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:29 AM Vila Nova de Gaia | 0h55 | 2:24 AM Aveiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Housed in the former Convent of Jesus, this leading museum presents sacred art, architecture, and the legacy of Saint Joana.
Exceptional Art Nouveau house museum with decorative interiors that reveals the style defining Aveiro's elegant early 20th-century image.
Interactive museum dedicated to Aveiro's emblematic striped boats, explaining canal culture, craftsmanship, and local maritime traditions.
Aveiro's iconic central canal is the city's defining promenade, lined with boats, bridges, and Art Nouveau facades worth lingering over.
Historic fishermen's quarter of narrow lanes, colorful houses, chapels, and local character, ideal for exploring beyond the main canal.
Main civic square framed by important buildings and monuments, offering a practical orientation point in the city center.
Soft egg-yolk sweets wrapped in wafer shells shaped like shells, fish, or barrels. Aveiro's iconic convent pastry and the city's best-known edible symbol.
A rich fish stew from the Aveiro lagoon, usually made with eel or mixed fish, potatoes, and herbs. It reflects the region's close ties to the Ria de Aveiro.
Grilled or stewed eel from the lagoon, long prized by local fishing communities. It is one of Aveiro's most traditional savory specialties.
Refined restaurant known for creative Portuguese tasting menus in an elegant setting. A strong choice for contemporary regional dining in Aveiro.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant specializing in fish, shellfish, and lagoon flavors. Traditional style with a polished, established atmosphere.
Popular casual spot for petiscos, local dishes, and relaxed meals near the center. Good for trying regional flavors without a formal setting.
Moderate for Portugal: dining and local transit are reasonable, while central stays in peak season can raise daily costs compared with smaller inland towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes: small change. Taxis: round up the fare.
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Most Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro trains use the Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas to Aveiro station pair. Use this guide to compare Vila Nova de Gaia and Aveiro train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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.
Aveiro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: O Bairro, Restaurante Maré Cheia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aveiro. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aveiro. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aveiro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aveiro: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aveiro: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moliceiro, Hotel Aveiro Palace, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa.
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