How to travel from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The distance between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Vila Nova de GaiaCoimbra if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Praça de Táxis da República

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Drive

Drive to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance114km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia

There are several options for getting from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €10 ($10).

The distance between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €10 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia. We recommend that you take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Vila Nova de Gaia is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia. 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 Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia. The distance is around 114km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

How do I get from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia

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Transport options from Coimbra to Vila Nova de Gaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€10($10)
hourly115km (71 miles)
Bus
1h 20m
€9($9)
hourly115km (71 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
€80($80)
on demand114km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
€21($21)
on demand114km (71 miles)

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Airports near Vila Nova de Gaia

The following major airports near Vila Nova de Gaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
460km (286 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia