The distance between Guimarães and Carvoeiro is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Guimarães to Carvoeiro by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carvoeiro → Guimarães if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Lagoa.
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Take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Tunes.
Take the bus to Porto then Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Lagoa.
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There are several options for getting from Guimarães to Carvoeiro by train, bus, car and plane. 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 fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Guimarães and Carvoeiro is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Guimarães and Carvoeiro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Guimarães to Carvoeiro is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Guimarães and Carvoeiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Guimarães and Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Guimarães to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porto - Campanha, Tunes and Estombar-Lagoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Comboios De Portugal run train services between Guimarães and Carvoeiro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guimarães and Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Guimarães to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Porto, Lisboa Sete Rios and Lagoa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Rede Expressos, Citi Express, Transdev Portugal, RenEX, ALSA and EVA Transportes run regular bus services between Guimarães and Carvoeiro. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guimarães to Carvoeiro. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO) then take the bus to Lagoa. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Carvoeiro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Guimarães and Carvoeiro. The distance is around 594km (369 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 Guimarães to Carvoeiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 5m | €140($140) | every 20 mins | 603km (375 miles) |
Fly to Lisbon (LIS), Bus | 5h 5m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 611km (380 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | €69($69) | twice daily | 679km (422 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €43($43) | every 4 hours | 646km (401 miles) |
Bus via Faro | 12h 35m | €125($125) | once daily | 800km (497 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | €105($105) | on demand | 594km (369 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carvoeiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.