How to travel from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo by 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 Vale do LoboGuimarães if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Loule.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance591km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Guimarães and Vale do Lobo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porto - Campanha and Loule. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Guimarães and Vale do Lobo. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Faro (FAO). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Ryanair and TAP Portugal fly between Guimarães and Vale do Lobo. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO).

The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. 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 Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guimarães and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Guimarães to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
€155($155)
on demand543km (337 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€65($65)
twice daily678km (421 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand591km (367 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo