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

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Portimão 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 PortimãoPeneda-Gerês National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Bus via Porto

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Portimão.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance646km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Portimão by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão 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 Portimão is to drive which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão, 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 Portimão. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Portimão. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga, Porto - Campanha and Tunes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs hourly.

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

Rede Expressos, ALSA, Citi Express, RenEX and FlixBus run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Portimão. Buses run hourly 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 Portimão. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Tunes. instead which will take 7h 20m.

The closest major airport to Portimão is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Portimão. 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 Portimão. The distance is around 646km (401 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 Portimão is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Portimão
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 20m
€88($88)
twice daily718km (446 miles)
Bus via Porto + 1 similar
8h 45m
€42($42)
5 times a day693km (431 miles)
Bus9h 10m
€32($32)
every 4 hours708km (440 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€115($115)
on demand646km (401 miles)

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Airports near Portimão

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Portimão
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Portimão
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
456km (283 miles) from Portimão