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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila Nova de Gaia to Lisbon 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 Lisbon will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 44 trains that leave Vila Nova de Gaia for Lisbon on Wed, Jul 15, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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 4678 · IC 514 · U 15744
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 512
R 4668 · IC 512 · U 15728
AP 184
AP 120
AP 132
AP 128
AP 134Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vila Nova de Gaia to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m 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 Vila Nova de Gaia to Lisbon:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vila Nova de Gaia to Lisbon costing on average $27 (€23).
A bus is $121 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vila Nova de Gaia to Lisbon costing on average $130 (€107).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 Vila Nova de Gaia to Lisbon trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AP 120 | 9:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 12:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 120 | 9:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 12:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 720 | 10:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h10 | 2:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 720 | 10:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h02 | 1:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 122 | 11:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 2:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 122 | 11:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 2:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 524 | 12:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h02 | 3:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 524 | 12:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h10 | 4:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 512 | 12:56 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h56 | 4:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2 transfers | |
R 4668 · IC 512 · U 15728 | 12:56 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 4h04 | 5:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
AP 132 | 1:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 4:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 132 | 1:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 4:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 184 | 2:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 5:30 PM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 184 | 2:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 5:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 | 2:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h10 | 6:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 722 | 2:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h02 | 5:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 124 | 4:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 7:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 124 | 4:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 7:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 126 | 5:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h55 | 8:40 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 126 | 5:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h47 | 8:32 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 620 | 5:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h10 | 9:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 620 | 5:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h02 | 8:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 4678 · IC 514 · U 15744 | 5:56 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 4h26 | 10:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 2 transfers | |
R 4678 · IC 514 · U 15744 | 5:56 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 4h34 | 10:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
AP 134 | 6:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 9:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 134 | 6:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 9:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 528 | 7:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h10 | 11:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 528 | 7:50 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h02 | 10:52 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 136 | 8:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 11:30 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 136 | 8:45 PM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 11:22 PM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 3400 | 1:14 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 4h36 | 5:50 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 3400 | 1:14 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 4h45 | 5:59 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 180 | 5:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 8:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 180 | 5:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 8:30 AM Lisboa - Entrecampos | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 130 | 6:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 9:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 130 | 6:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 9:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 520 | 6:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h10 | 10:00 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 520 | 6:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h02 | 9:52 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 510 · R 4656 · U 15708 | 6:56 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 4h34 | 11:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 2 transfers | |
IC 510 · R 4656 · U 15708 | 6:56 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 4h26 | 11:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 2 transfers | |
AP 128 | 7:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h45 | 10:30 AM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
AP 128 | 7:45 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 2h37 | 10:22 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 | 8:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h02 | 11:52 AM Lisbon - Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 | 8:50 AM Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 3h10 | 12:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vila Nova de Gaia to Lisbon run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 36 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 37m.
Distance 169 miles (272 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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