The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vale do Lobo by plane, 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 Vale do Lobo → Vila Nova de Gaia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO).
Take the train to Loule.
Take the bus to Almancil.
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There are several options for getting from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vale do Lobo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vale do Lobo is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almancil. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Faro (FAO). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Ryanair and TAP Portugal fly between Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vale do Lobo typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO).
The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Vila Nova de Gaia and Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vale do Lobo is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | €125($125) | on demand | 509km (316 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | €60($60) | twice daily | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | €26($26) | once daily | 590km (367 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €95($95) | on demand | 536km (333 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vale do Lobo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.