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

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto then Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Vilamoura.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Vilamoura.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance629km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vilamoura by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vilamoura is to drive which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vilamoura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga, Porto - Campanha and Loule. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Vilamoura. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs hourly.

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

Rede Expressos, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Vilamoura. Buses run hourly and take around 9hrs 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 Vilamoura. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Loule. instead which will take 7h 5m.

The closest major airport to Vilamoura is Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Vilamoura. 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 Vilamoura. The distance is around 629km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vilamoura is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Vilamoura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 5m
€95($95)
twice daily721km (448 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€40($40)
every 4 hours698km (434 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€115($115)
on demand629km (391 miles)

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Airports near Vilamoura

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

FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Vilamoura
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Vilamoura
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
465km (289 miles) from Vilamoura