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

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas is around 469km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Entroncamento and then to Elvas.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Elvas.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance469km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Elvas by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas is around 469km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (215 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Elvas is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Elvas. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga, Entroncamento and Elvas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Elvas. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Elvas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês, Braga Bus Terminal and Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA, Citi Express and Rodoviaria do Alentejo run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 35m 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 Elvas. We recommend that you take the train to Entroncamento and then to Elvas. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Elvas is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 171km (106 miles) from Elvas. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Elvas. The distance is around 469km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Elvas is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peneda-Gerês National Park and Elvas

Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Elvas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 25m
€77($77)
once daily489km (304 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€32($32)
5 times a day650km (404 miles)
Bus via Portalegre10h 25m
€37($37)
once daily573km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€85($85)
on demand469km (291 miles)

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Airports near Elvas

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Elvas
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Elvas
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
292km (181 miles) from Elvas