How to travel from Guimarães to Porto, Portugal

The distance between Guimarães and Porto is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 36min.

4 routes found

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

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

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto.

  • Duration50min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Porto - Sao Bento.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Porto.

  • Duration36min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Táxis Vimaranenses A C E

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration36min
  • Distance53km (33 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guimarães and Porto

There are several options for getting from Guimarães to Porto by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 36min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Guimarães and Porto is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 42km (26 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Guimarães and Porto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 36min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guimarães to Porto is to take a taxi which takes around 36min and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Guimarães and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guimarães and Porto. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Guimarães and Porto with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Guimarães and Porto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Guimarães and Porto. It typically takes around 50min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Guimarães and Porto with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 50min.

Rede Expressos and Citi Express run regular bus services between Guimarães and Porto. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 50min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guimarães to Porto. We recommend that you take the bus to Porto. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Porto. 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 Guimarães and Porto. The distance is around 53km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 36min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guimarães to Porto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Guimarães to Porto

Compare travel optionsbetween Guimarães and Porto

Transport options from Guimarães to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
50min
€11($11)
hourly53km (33 miles)
Train
1h 10m
€6($6)
hourly58km (36 miles)
Taxi
36min
€55($55)
on demand53km (33 miles)
Drive
36min
€8($8)
on demand53km (33 miles)

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Airports near Porto

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Porto
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
268km (167 miles) from Porto
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
462km (287 miles) from Porto