How to travel from Carvoeiro to Guimarães, Portugal

The distance between Carvoeiro and Guimarães is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GuimarãesCarvoeiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios then Porto and then to Guimaraes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Porto - Campanha then take the bus to Guimarães Av. Alberto Sampaio.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Guimarães.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance600km (373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carvoeiro and Guimarães

There are several options for getting from Carvoeiro to Guimarães by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Carvoeiro and Guimarães is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Carvoeiro and Guimarães by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carvoeiro to Guimarães is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Carvoeiro and Guimarães, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carvoeiro and Guimarães. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carvoeiro and Guimarães. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carvoeiro to Guimarães. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lagoa, Lisboa Sete Rios and Porto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Citi Express and Transdev Portugal run regular bus services between Carvoeiro and Guimarães. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carvoeiro to Guimarães. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro Airport then fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Guimarães is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Guimarães. 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 Carvoeiro and Guimarães. The distance is around 600km (373 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carvoeiro to Guimarães is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carvoeiro and Guimarães

Transport options from Carvoeiro to Guimarães
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€140($140)
twice daily601km (373 miles)
Bus to Lisboa Sete Rios, Fly5h 5m
€115($115)
every 3 hours611km (380 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€43($43)
every 4 hours643km (400 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€63($63)
6 times a week691km (429 miles)
Bus and Train7h 35m
€54($54)
once daily671km (417 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand600km (373 miles)

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Airports near Guimarães

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Guimarães
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
305km (190 miles) from Guimarães
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Guimarães