How to travel from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal

The distance between Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 595km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peneda-Gerês National ParkMértola if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Braga.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Beja then take the train to Casa Branca then Lisboa - Oriente and then to Braga.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance595km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park

There are several options for getting from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 595km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (294 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to drive which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios, Braga and Gerês. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express and RenEX run regular bus services between Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Beja then take the train to Casa Branca then Lisboa - Oriente and then to Braga. instead which will take 7h 40m.

The closest major airport to Peneda-Gerês National Park is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park. 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 Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park. The distance is around 595km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mértola and Peneda-Gerês National Park

Transport options from Mértola to Peneda-Gerês National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 50m
€33($33)
once daily668km (415 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€105($105)
every 20 mins682km (424 miles)
Bus to Lisboa Sete Rios, Train9hrs
€51($51)
once daily693km (431 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€105($105)
on demand595km (369 miles)

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Airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park

The following major airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
354km (220 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
541km (336 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park