How to travel from Amarante to Sortelha, Portugal

The distance between Amarante and Sortelha is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Amarante to Sortelha by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Vila Real (VRL) to Viseu (VSE) then take a taxi to Sortelha.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time10min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Vila Real, Guarda then Sabugal and then to Sortelha.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Porto Campanhã then take the train to Coimbra-B and then to Guarda.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sortelha.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Táxis Unidos Vila do Conde

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Drive

Drive to Sortelha.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amarante and Sortelha

There are several options for getting from Amarante to Sortelha by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Amarante and Sortelha is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Amarante and Sortelha by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amarante to Sortelha is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Amarante and Sortelha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amarante and Sortelha. We recommend that you fly from Vila Real (VRL) to Viseu (VSE) then take a taxi to Sortelha. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amarante and Sortelha. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amarante to Sortelha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vila Real, Guarda and Sabugal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Rodonorte, Autocares Lázara, Citi Express and Viuva Monteiro run regular bus services between Amarante and Sortelha. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amarante to Sortelha. We recommend that you fly from Vila Real (VRL) to Viseu (VSE) then take a taxi to Sortelha. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Sortelha is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 159km (99 miles) from Sortelha. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amarante and Sortelha. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amarante to Sortelha is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Transport options from Amarante to Sortelha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
2hrs
€210($210)
on demand223km (139 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€30($30)
twice a week259km (161 miles)
Bus via Vila Real4h 40m
€31($31)
twice a week260km (162 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 50m
€40($40)
4 times a week386km (240 miles)
Taxi
2h 35m
€160($160)
on demand236km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€34($34)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Sortelha

The following major airports near Sortelha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Sortelha
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
239km (149 miles) from Sortelha
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
374km (232 miles) from Sortelha