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

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães is around 52km (32 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Guimarães by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GuimarãesVila Nova de Gaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Guimaraes.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Guimaraes.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Guimarães.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Taxis Porto

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car
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Drive

Drive to Guimarães.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance59km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães

There are several options for getting from Vila Nova de Gaia to Guimarães by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães is around 52km (32 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Guimarães is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães. It typically takes around 50min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 50min.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express and Transdev Portugal run regular bus services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 50min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vila Nova de Gaia to Guimarães. We recommend that you take the bus to Guimaraes. instead which will take 50min.

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 Vila Nova de Gaia and Guimarães. The distance is around 59km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Guimarães is to take the bus which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

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Transport options from Vila Nova de Gaia to Guimarães
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
50min
€9($9)
every 4 hours52km (32 miles)
Train
1h 10m
€5($5)
hourly58km (36 miles)
Taxi
40min
€45($45)
on demand59km (37 miles)
Drive
40min
€11($11)
on demand59km (37 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