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

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira is around 667km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Tavira 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 TaviraPeneda-Gerês National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Tavira.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance667km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Tavira by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira is around 667km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 531km (330 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Tavira is to drive which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Tavira. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga, Porto - Campanha and Faro. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Tavira. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês, Braga Bus Terminal and Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Rede Expressos, ALSA, Citi Express and RenEX run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Tavira. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 9h 50m 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 Tavira. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Faro. instead which will take 7h 55m.

The closest major airport to Tavira is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tavira. 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 Tavira. The distance is around 667km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Tavira is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Tavira
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 55m
€95($95)
twice daily761km (473 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€34($34)
5 times a day734km (456 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€120($120)
on demand667km (414 miles)

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Airports near Tavira

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tavira
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Tavira
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
466km (289 miles) from Tavira