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

The distance between Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 631km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park 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 Peneda-Gerês National ParkVilamoura if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Braga.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Braga.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Peneda-Gerês National Park.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park

There are several options for getting from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park is around 631km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to drive which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Loule, Porto - Campanha and Braga. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios, Braga and Gerês. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Porto - Campanha and then to Braga. instead which will take 7h 15m.

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 Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vilamoura and Peneda-Gerês National Park

Transport options from Vilamoura to Peneda-Gerês National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 15m
€95($95)
twice daily721km (448 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€32($32)
every 4 hours694km (431 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€115($115)
on demand631km (392 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