- Must visit
Navio Hospital Gil Eannes
Museum ship moored on the waterfront. Visitors explore cabins, bridge and engine spaces while learning about twentieth-century hospital ships and cod fishing.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
45 m
Buses on 18 Sept
42
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Porto to Viana do Castelo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Viana do Castelo will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 42 buses from Porto to Viana do Castelo, including 40 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 45 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Viana do Castelo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 63 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Viana do Castelo:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Viana do Castelo costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Viana do Castelo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 1h 7m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Auto Viação do Minho.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Viana do Castelo coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:50 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h25 | 9:15 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:10 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1h05 | 9:15 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h30 | 12:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:20 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1h10 | 12:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 12:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 13:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h25 | 14:10 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h05 | 14:05 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:05 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1h05 | 14:10 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:20 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 0h45 | 14:05 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
3032 | 15:10 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h30 | 16:40 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h10 | 16:40 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
65+ 52 | 15:35 Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal) | 2h15 | 17:50 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:55 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 0h45 | 16:40 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 17:00 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h25 | 17:25 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:20 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1h05 | 17:25 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h05 | 17:50 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:05 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 0h45 | 17:50 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h05 | 18:35 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:50 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 0h45 | 18:35 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 19:00 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 19:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 19:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h30 | 20:15 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 21:00 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 21:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 22:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h30 | 23:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
72+ 49 | 22:05 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 2h10 | 0:15 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h00 | 0:15 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 0:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h30 | 1:30 Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Porto to Viana do Castelo run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 25 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 63 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 63 km |
Average bus duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Viana do Castelo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viana do Castelo trip today.
Museum ship moored on the waterfront. Visitors explore cabins, bridge and engine spaces while learning about twentieth-century hospital ships and cod fishing.
Decorative arts museum in a historic manor house, showing furniture, ceramics and regional collections. A good introduction to local taste and domestic life.
Costume museum focused on regional dress, embroidery and gold filigree traditions. It helps visitors understand Minho identity, festivals and daily life.
Central square framed by historic buildings, cafés and fountains. It is the social heart of the old town and a practical base for exploring on foot.
Scenic hilltop viewpoint beside the sanctuary with sweeping panoramas over city, river, ocean and beaches. Especially rewarding at sunset or after a clear morning.
Broad riverside avenue ideal for a stroll, with views of the Lima, bridge and Gil Eannes. Popular for walking between the centre, marina and waterfront.
Rich fish and shellfish rice from the Viana coast, cooked until loose and brothy. A signature Minho seaside dish showcasing local catch and robust seasoning.
Stewed cod with onions, potatoes and regional olive oil, often linked to nearby Cais à Noiva. A local variation on Portugal’s classic bacalhau tradition.
Charcoal-grilled sardines, especially popular in summer, served simply with potatoes or salad. Traditional because Viana has a strong Atlantic fishing heritage.
Elegant restaurant focused on refined northern Portuguese cooking and seafood, with a polished atmosphere suited to a longer meal.
Well-known traditional seafood restaurant near the river, popular for fish, shellfish and classic Minho flavours in a relaxed setting.
Casual local favourite for grilled fish and hearty Portuguese plates, with straightforward service and a busy, authentic atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal. Meals and local transport are reasonable, while summer stays near the centre and coast can raise overall costs for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. For taxis, round up the fare. In cafés, leaving small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) -> Praça da República, Viana do Castelo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Viana do Castelo 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 Viana do Castelo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Viana do Castelo buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem) station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto and Viana do Castelo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
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