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

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro 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 CarvoeiroPeneda-Gerês National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Braga Bus Terminal and then to Vila Real then fly from Vila Real Airport to Portimão Airport.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus via Porto

Take the bus to Porto then Lisbon and then to Lagoa.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Carvoeiro.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 50m.

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga, Porto - Campanha, Tunes and Estombar-Lagoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês, Braga Bus Terminal, Porto, Lisboa Sete Rios and Lagoa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Citi Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro. We recommend that you take the bus to Braga Bus Terminal and then to Vila Real then fly from Vila Real Airport to Portimão Airport. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Carvoeiro is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Carvoeiro. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Carvoeiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 50m
€35($35)
once daily697km (433 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€100($100)
twice daily721km (448 miles)
Bus via Porto + 2 similar
8h 55m
€45($45)
5 times a day697km (433 miles)
Bus9h 10m
€43($43)
every 4 hours703km (437 miles)
Bus to Lagoa9h 10m
€38($38)
once daily672km (417 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€115($115)
on demand637km (396 miles)

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Airports near Carvoeiro

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Carvoeiro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Carvoeiro
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
461km (286 miles) from Carvoeiro