How to travel from Portimão to Aveiro, Portugal

The distance between Portimão and Aveiro is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portimão to Aveiro by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Aveiro.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Train

Take the train to Aveiro.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Aveiro.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance501km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portimão and Aveiro

There are several options for getting from Portimão to Aveiro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Portimão and Aveiro is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Portimão and Aveiro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portimão to Aveiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Portimão and Aveiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portimão and Aveiro. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portimão to Aveiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tunes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Portimão and Aveiro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Portimão and Aveiro. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portimão to Aveiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Rede Expressos and RenEX run regular bus services between Portimão and Aveiro. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6h 30m 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 Aveiro. We recommend that you take the train to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS) then take the train to Aveiro. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Aveiro is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Aveiro. 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 Aveiro. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portimão to Aveiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portimão and Aveiro

Transport options from Portimão to Aveiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 35m
€72($72)
every 3 hours571km (355 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€47($47)
twice daily558km (346 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€30($30)
every 3 hours552km (343 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand501km (311 miles)

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Airports near Aveiro

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Aveiro
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Aveiro
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
407km (253 miles) from Aveiro