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

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Viseu by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Vila Real (VRL) then fly from Vila Real (VRL) to Viseu (VSE).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time10min
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Braga Bus Terminal

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aveiro then take the bus to Viseu.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Viseu.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Taxi 24Hrs Braga

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Drive

Drive to Viseu.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Viseu by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Viseu is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vila Real (VRL) then fly from Vila Real (VRL) to Viseu (VSE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Viseu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês and Braga Bus Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês, Citi Express, FlixBus, Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Viseu. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 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 Viseu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vila Real (VRL) then fly from Vila Real (VRL) to Viseu (VSE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Viseu is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 91km (56 miles) from Viseu. 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 Viseu. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Viseu is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Viseu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
1h 50m
€170($170)
on demand188km (117 miles)
Bus via Braga Bus Terminal + 1 similar
4h 10m
€22($22)
5 times a day241km (150 miles)
Bus4h 25m
€13($13)
every 20 mins247km (153 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 5m
€49($49)
twice daily245km (152 miles)
Taxi
2h 15m
€150($150)
on demand195km (121 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€36($36)
on demand195km (121 miles)

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Airports near Viseu

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Viseu
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Viseu
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
404km (251 miles) from Viseu