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Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso
Main municipal art museum with works by Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso and other artists. Essential for modern art and local cultural history.
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Guimarães to Amarante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guimarães to Amarante will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Guimarães for Amarante every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 26 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




The table below shows live departures for Guimarães to Amarante coaches for today, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:40 Guimarães | 0h35 | 21:15 Amarante | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Guimarães to Amarante run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 21:45. The fastest coach covers the 26 km distance in 35m.
Distance 26 km |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 7:00 |
Last bus 21:45 |
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Main municipal art museum with works by Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso and other artists. Essential for modern art and local cultural history.
Museum dedicated to the Portuguese writer Teixeira de Pascoaes in his former home, offering insight into his life, work and rural surroundings.
Small museum preserving sacred art and objects linked to the São Gonçalo complex. Useful for understanding the town’s religious traditions.
Central square near the convent and bridge, surrounded by historic buildings. A practical starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Riverside promenade and garden area with scenic views of the bridge and convent. Ideal for a relaxed walk and classic photographs of Amarante.
Historic street in the centre with traditional buildings and easy access to key monuments. Good for absorbing the atmosphere of old Amarante.
A famous Amarante pastry shaped as a phallus, made with sweet dough and sugar syrup. It is tied to local festive traditions and São Gonçalo celebrations.
Small ring-shaped biscuits from Amarante, traditionally crisp and mildly sweet. They are a long-standing local convent-style treat often bought from town bakeries.
A rich roast kid dish common in the Amarante area, seasoned and oven-cooked until tender. It is a classic celebratory meal in northern Portugal.
Traditional restaurant known for regional Portuguese cooking, especially roast meats and hearty northern dishes, in a relaxed classic setting.
Historic café and restaurant celebrated for Amarante pastries and classic Portuguese fare. Good stop for local desserts in an elegant old-world room.
Well-known riverside venue serving traditional Portuguese dishes and local sweets, with a central location and informal atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal. Amarante is usually cheaper than Porto for hotels and dining, with low local transport use and reasonable café and restaurant prices.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés, small change is fine. Taxi fares are usually rounded up slightly.
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Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário -> Largo de São Gonçalo, Amarante
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guimarães to Amarante by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amarante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Guimarães to Amarante buses use the Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem) to Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Guimarães and Amarante bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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