How to travel from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The distance between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Vila Nova de GaiaOlhão if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance554km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia

There are several options for getting from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faro. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.

Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia. We recommend that you take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Vila Nova de Gaia is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia. 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 Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia. The distance is around 554km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Olhão and Vila Nova de Gaia

Transport options from Olhão to Vila Nova de Gaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2hrs
€105($105)
every 2 hours517km (321 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€56($56)
twice daily637km (396 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€23($23)
once daily609km (378 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand554km (345 miles)

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Airports near Vila Nova de Gaia

The following major airports near Vila Nova de Gaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
460km (286 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia