How to travel from Vila Nova de Gaia to Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Peneda-Gerês National ParkVila Nova de Gaia if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
1
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Braga and then to Gerês.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2
train
+
taxi
+

Train and Taxi

Take the train to Braga then take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
+

Taxi

Take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Taxis Porto

+ 1 others
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park

There are several options for getting from Vila Nova de Gaia to Peneda-Gerês National Park by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vila Nova de Gaia to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Braga and Gerês. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Citi Express and Empresa Hoteleira do Gerês run regular bus services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 30m 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 Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Braga then take a taxi to Peneda-Gerês National Park. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Peneda-Gerês National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park

Transport options from Vila Nova de Gaia to Peneda-Gerês National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 30m
€10($10)
every 4 hours108km (67 miles)
Train and Taxi
1h 40m
€36($36)
hourly100km (62 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
€70($70)
on demand101km (63 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€19($19)
on demand101km (63 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Vila Nova de Gaia and Peneda-Gerês National Park

Bus companies

Train operators

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