How to travel from Portimão to Amarante, Portugal

The distance between Portimão and Amarante is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Portimão to Amarante by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AmarantePortimão if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon and then to Amarante.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Porto - Campanha then take the bus to Amarante Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Amarante.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portimão and Amarante

There are several options for getting from Portimão to Amarante by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Portimão and Amarante is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (287 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Portimão and Amarante by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portimão to Amarante is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Portimão and Amarante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Portimão and Amarante. We recommend that you drive to Amarante. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portimão and Amarante. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portimão to Amarante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisbon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, RenEX and Rodonorte run regular bus services between Portimão and Amarante. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portimão to Amarante. We recommend that you take the bus to Lisbon and then to Amarante. instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Amarante is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Amarante. 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 Portimão and Amarante. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portimão to Amarante is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Portimão to Amarante

Compare travel optionsbetween Portimão and Amarante

Transport options from Portimão to Amarante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 25m
€36($36)
every 20 mins651km (405 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 50m
€52($52)
5 times a week681km (423 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand604km (375 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Portimão and Amarante

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Airports near Amarante

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Amarante
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
292km (181 miles) from Amarante
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
473km (294 miles) from Amarante