- 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.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
54 km
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 $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 48 trains that leave Vila Nova de Gaia for Aveiro on Mon, Aug 10, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest trains will take 29 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.
R 3400
R 3400
R 3400
IR 830
U 15957 · IR 830
AP 136
AP 132
AP 124
AP 128
AP 134Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro 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 train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Aveiro take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
The journey is about 1m faster (47m by train vs 48m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 vs $18). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro trains for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
U 15951 · AP 134 | 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 15955 · IC 528 | 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 820 | 7:59 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h41 | 8:40 PM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15957 · AP 136 | 8:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 9:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
U 15957 · IR 830 | 8:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h54 | 9:21 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 | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
R 3400 | 1:12 AM General Torres | 1h00 | 2:12 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 3400 | 1:14 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h58 | 2:12 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 3400 | 1:16 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h56 | 2:12 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15601 · AP 180 | 5:31 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h43 | 6:14 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 180 | 5:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 6:14 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15901 · AP 130 | 6:16 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h58 | 7:14 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
U 15851 · AP 130 | 6:19 AM General Torres | 0h55 | 7:14 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 130 | 6:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 7:14 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 520 | 6:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h35 | 7:25 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15855 · AP 128 | 7:19 AM General Torres | 0h55 | 8:14 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
U 15607 · AP 128 | 7:33 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h41 | 8:14 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 128 | 7:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 8:14 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15902 · IC 730 | 8:19 AM General Torres | 1h06 | 9:25 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
U 15911 · IC 730 | 8:27 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h58 | 9:25 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 | 8:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h35 | 9:25 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15915 · AP 120 | 9:27 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h47 | 10:14 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
AP 120 | 9:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h29 | 10:14 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15919 · IC 720 | 10:27 AM Coimbrões Halt | 0h56 | 11:23 AM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 | 10:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0h33 | 11:23 AM Aveiro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15923 · AP 122 | 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 | |
U 15927 · IC 524 | 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 | |
U 15922 · AP 132 | 1:19 PM General Torres | 0h55 | 2:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
U 15931 · AP 132 | 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 | |
U 15935 · AP 184 | 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 | |
U 15934 · AP 124 | 4:19 PM General Torres | 0h55 | 5:14 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
U 15943 · AP 124 | 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 | |
U 15938 · AP 126 | 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 | |
U 15947 · AP 126 | 5:27 PM Coimbrões Halt | 0h49 | 6:16 PM Aveiro station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro run on average 42 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 but you can travel from only $4 by bus.
There are 21 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 35m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:34 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Aveiro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aveiro trip today.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vila Nova de Gaia to Aveiro 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 Aveiro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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