The distance between Guimarães and Elvas is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Guimarães to Elvas by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Elvas → Guimarães if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Elvas.
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Take the train to Entroncamento and then to Elvas.
There are several options for getting from Guimarães to Elvas by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Guimarães and Elvas is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Guimarães and Elvas by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Guimarães to Elvas is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Guimarães and Elvas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Guimarães and Elvas. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Guimarães to Elvas. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Entroncamento and Elvas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Comboios De Portugal run train services between Guimarães and Elvas. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Guimarães and Elvas. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Elvas. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guimarães to Elvas. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the bus to Elvas. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Elvas is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 171km (106 miles) from Elvas. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Elvas. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guimarães to Elvas is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €51 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 558km (347 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €51($51) | once daily | 447km (278 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €61($61) | on demand | 425km (264 miles) |
Rede Expressos
Rodonorte
Citi Express
Arriva Portugal – Tranportes, Lda.
Air Transat
The following major airports near Elvas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.