How to travel from Lisbon to Guimarães, Portugal

The distance between Lisbon and Guimarães is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lisbon to Guimarães 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 GuimarãesLisbon if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Guimaraes.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Citi Express

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Drive

Drive to Guimarães.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Guimarães

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Guimarães by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Lisbon and Guimarães is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lisbon and Guimarães by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Guimarães is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Guimarães, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Guimarães. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Guimarães. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porto - Campanha. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and Guimarães. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Lisbon and Guimarães. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Guimarães. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Sete Rios. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Citi Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lisbon and Guimarães. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Guimarães. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Porto (OPO). The flight takes around 1hr.

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

TAP Portugal fly between Lisbon and Guimarães. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Porto (OPO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Lisbon to Guimarães typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Porto (OPO).

The closest major airport to Guimarães is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Guimarães. 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 Lisbon and Guimarães. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Guimarães is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Guimarães

Transport options from Lisbon to Guimarães
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 50m
€160($160)
every 30 mins337km (209 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€35($35)
hourly391km (243 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€24($24)
twice daily372km (231 miles)
Bus to Porto4h 55m
€105($105)
hourly388km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€52($52)
on demand362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Guimarães

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Guimarães
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
305km (190 miles) from Guimarães
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Guimarães