How to travel from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia by taxi, 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 Vila Nova de GaiaPeneda-Gerês National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Braga Bus Terminal and then to Porto.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Braga then take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Taxi 24Hrs Braga

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Drive

Drive to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance102km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vila Nova de Gaia. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês and Braga Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês, Rede Expressos, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 25m 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 Vila Nova de Gaia. We recommend that you take a taxi to Braga then take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vila Nova de Gaia. The distance is around 102km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vila Nova de Gaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
€9($9)
every 4 hours109km (68 miles)
Taxi and Train
1h 25m
€36($36)
every 4 hours101km (63 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
€70($70)
on demand102km (63 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€19($19)
on demand102km (63 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