How to travel from Obidos to Guimarães, Portugal

The distance between Obidos and Guimarães is around 292km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Obidos 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lisbon Campo Grande then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Alfarelos and then to Guimaraes.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leiria and then to Guimaraes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Guimarães.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance292km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obidos and Guimarães

There are several options for getting from Obidos to Guimarães by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Obidos and Guimarães is around 292km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Obidos and Guimarães by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Obidos to Guimarães is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Obidos and Guimarães, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obidos and Guimarães. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obidos to Guimarães. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caldas Da Rainha and Alfarelos. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Obidos and Guimarães. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Obidos and Guimarães. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Obidos to Guimarães. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caldas da Rainha Bus Station and Leiria. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Rede Expressos, Rodoviária do Oeste, Rodoviária do Lis and FlixBus run regular bus services between Obidos and Guimarães. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obidos to Guimarães. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisbon Campo Grande then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Obidos and Guimarães. The distance is around 292km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obidos to Guimarães is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Obidos and Guimarães

Transport options from Obidos to Guimarães
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 50m
€170($170)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€31($31)
once daily314km (195 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€27($27)
once daily314km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€42($42)
on demand292km (182 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