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

The distance between Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vilamoura to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance533km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia

There are several options for getting from Vilamoura to Vila Nova de Gaia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vilamoura to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vilamoura to Vila Nova de Gaia. 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 45m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Vila Nova de Gaia. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilamoura to Vila Nova de Gaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 6h 45m 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 Vila Nova de Gaia. We recommend that you take the bus to Faro then fly from Faro (FAO) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia. The distance is around 533km (331 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 Vilamoura to Vila Nova de Gaia is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vilamoura and Vila Nova de Gaia

Transport options from Vilamoura to Vila Nova de Gaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 20m
€110($110)
every 3 hours533km (331 miles)
Bus to Lisboa Oriente, Fly4h 45m
€81($81)
once daily568km (353 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€61($61)
twice daily620km (385 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€31($31)
every 2 hours586km (364 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand533km (331 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