How to travel from São Miguel to Guimarães, Portugal

The distance between São Miguel and Guimarães is around 358km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Guimarães.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between São Miguel and Guimarães

There are several options for getting from São Miguel to Guimarães by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between São Miguel and Guimarães is around 358km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,523km (946 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from São Miguel and Guimarães by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from São Miguel to Guimarães is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between São Miguel and Guimarães, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between São Miguel and Guimarães. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from São Miguel to Guimarães. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lisboa - Oriente and Porto - Campanha. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between São Miguel and Guimarães. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between São Miguel and Guimarães. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from São Miguel to Guimarães. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Entrecampos then fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Guimarães is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Guimarães. 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 São Miguel and Guimarães. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from São Miguel to Guimarães is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween São Miguel and Guimarães

Transport options from São Miguel to Guimarães
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 20m
€160($160)
every 30 mins358km (222 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€38($38)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€55($55)
on demand382km (237 miles)

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Airports near Guimarães

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Guimarães
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
305km (190 miles) from Guimarães
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Guimarães