How to travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto

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Compare bus and train for Viana do Castelo to Porto

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Viana do Castelo to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 39 miles (63 km)

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€4

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€15

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1h 39m

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1h 9m

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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The cheapest way to travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto is a bus with an average price of €4.

This is compared to other travel options from Viana do Castelo to Porto:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viana do Castelo to Porto costing on average €8.

The fastest way to travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Porto take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Viana do Castelo and Porto including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Viana do Castelo to Porto among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Viana do Castelo to Porto

How to get from Viana do Castelo to Porto by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:40 AM1h00
    Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)
    8:40 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:40 AM1h00
    Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)
    8:40 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Rede Expressos
    8:15 AM0h45
    Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)
    9:00 AMPorto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalR 3106 · U 15244
    5:51 PM1h54
    Areia-Darque
    7:45 PMPorto - Campanhã
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalR 3300 · U 15230
    12:41 PM1h59
    Areia-Darque
    2:40 PMPorto - Campanhã
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Comboios De PortugalR 3304 · U 15240
    4:30 PM2h20
    Areia-Darque
    6:50 PMPorto - Campanhã
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Rede Expressos
    5:00 AM0h45
    Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)
    5:45 AMPorto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    8:15 AM1h05
    Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)
    9:20 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    5:00 AM1h05
    Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem)
    6:05 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto

Travel to Porto easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Viana do Castelo to Porto.

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There are 2 options to travel between Viana do Castelo and Porto including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto is a bus with an average price of €4.

This is compared to other travel options from Viana do Castelo to Porto:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viana do Castelo to Porto costing on average €8.

The fastest way to travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Porto take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 48m.

The distance from Viana do Castelo to Porto is approximately 39 miles (63 km).
The average frequency per day from Viana do Castelo to Porto is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 27 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Viana do Castelo and Porto as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Viana do Castelo to Porto:
  • Trains mostly depart from Viana do Castelo and arrive in Porto - Campanhã.
  • Buses mostly depart from Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Viana do Castelo to Porto, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Get Bus, Auto Viação do Minho to go to Porto by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros to go to Porto by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Viana do Castelo to Porto with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Auto Viação do Minho.
  • 12 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Viana do Castelo to Porto often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Vigo, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Porto and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Porto to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Porto, you can take a scenic cruise along the Douro River, explore the vibrant Bolhão Market, and visit the Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy a traditional Fado music performance and wander through Crystal Palace Gardens. Don't miss the UNESCO-listed Ribeira District, the stunning Livraria Lello, and the panoramic views from Clérigos Tower. Visit the historic Porto Cathedral and the neoclassical Palácio da Bolsa.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Porto allows visitors to explore the main attractions, enjoy the local cuisine, and experience the vibrant culture of the city.
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