How to travel from Sortelha to Amarante, Portugal

The distance between Sortelha and Amarante is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sortelha to Amarante by bus, train, 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 AmaranteSortelha if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time10min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sabugal - Escola Secundária, Guarda then Vila Real and then to Amarante.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Amarante.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Eco-nómico Táxis, Lda

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Drive

Drive to Amarante.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sortelha and Amarante

There are several options for getting from Sortelha to Amarante by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Sortelha and Amarante is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Sortelha and Amarante by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sortelha to Amarante is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sortelha and Amarante. We recommend that you take a taxi to Viseu (VSE) then fly from Viseu (VSE) to Vila Real (VRL). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sortelha and Amarante. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sortelha to Amarante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sabugal - Escola Secundária, Guarda and Vila Real. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Viuva Monteiro, Citi Express, Rodonorte and Autocares Lázara run regular bus services between Sortelha and Amarante. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sortelha to Amarante. We recommend that you take a taxi to Viseu (VSE) then fly from Viseu (VSE) to Vila Real (VRL). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Sortelha and Amarante. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sortelha to Amarante is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Transport options from Sortelha to Amarante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
2hrs
€210($210)
on demand224km (139 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€30($30)
twice a week261km (162 miles)
Bus via Sabugal - Escola Secundária4h 45m
€31($31)
twice a week261km (162 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 10m
€40($40)
6 times a week386km (240 miles)
Taxi
2h 35m
€160($160)
on demand237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€34($34)
on demand237km (147 miles)

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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