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

The distance between Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sortelha to Peneda-Gerês National Park by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peneda-Gerês National ParkSortelha 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) then take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time10min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Coimbra-B and then to Braga.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Braga and then to Gerês.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park

There are several options for getting from Sortelha to Peneda-Gerês National Park by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sortelha to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sortelha to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Macainhas, Guarda, Coimbra-B and Braga. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sortelha to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sabugal - Escola Secundária, Guarda, Braga and Gerês. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Citi Express, Rede Expressos and Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês run regular bus services between Sortelha and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 50m 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Viseu (VSE) then fly from Viseu (VSE) to Vila Real (VRL) then take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Peneda-Gerês National Park is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park. 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sortelha to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Transport options from Sortelha to Peneda-Gerês National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 10m
€255($255)
on demand303km (188 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€74($74)
5 times a day423km (263 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€22($22)
twice a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€56($56)
on demand311km (193 miles)

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Airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park

The following major airports near Peneda-Gerês National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
354km (220 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
541km (336 miles) from Peneda-Gerês National Park