How to travel from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The distance between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Vila Nova de GaiaTavira if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Porto.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia

There are several options for getting from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faro. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 10m.

Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia. We recommend that you take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Vila Nova de Gaia is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia. 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 Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

How do I get from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia

Compare travel optionsbetween Tavira and Vila Nova de Gaia

Transport options from Tavira to Vila Nova de Gaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 25m
€58($58)
twice daily660km (410 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€24($24)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€105($105)
on demand571km (355 miles)

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Airports near Vila Nova de Gaia

The following major airports near Vila Nova de Gaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
460km (286 miles) from Vila Nova de Gaia