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Museu de História e Etnologia da Terra da Maia
Municipal history museum in a former farmhouse, presenting archaeology, rural life and the development of Maia through compact exhibits.
Cheapest price on 26 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 26 Oct
£10
Fastest journey on 26 Oct
1 h
Average journey duration on 26 Oct
1 h 24 m
Buses on 26 Oct
4
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Valença to Maia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valença to Maia will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 26 Oct, we found 4 buses from Valença to Maia, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 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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FlixBusBuses from Valença to Maia run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 30m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 21:45 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Valença to Maia coaches for today, Sunday 25 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 22:45 Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 1h44 | 0:29 Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 26 October | |||||
FlixBus | 8:25 Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 1h45 | 10:10 Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 changesdirect | |
93264 | 8:40 Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 1h30 | 10:10 Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 changesdirect | |
3031 | 11:25 Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 1h00 | 12:25 Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) | 1h20 | 13:25 Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Main civic square by the town hall and Fórum da Maia, useful for events, people-watching and getting a feel for the modern centre.
Green riverside-style walking area with shaded routes and leisure spaces, appreciated by locals for gentle exercise and quiet surroundings.
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Francesinha is Porto’s famous sandwich with cured meats, steak, melted cheese and a beer-tomato sauce, usually served with chips and often a fried egg.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá combines salt cod, potatoes, onion, olive oil, olives and egg. It is a classic northern Portuguese cod dish eaten across Greater Porto.
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Traditional restaurant in Maia known for hearty northern Portuguese cooking, especially rojões and other regional meat dishes, in a relaxed local setting.
Established seafood restaurant near Maia and the coast, popular for fresh fish and shellfish in a classic Portuguese dining room.
Moderate for Portugal. Hotels near Porto Airport can raise stays, but dining, coffee and local transit remain reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valença to Maia 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 Maia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Valença to Maia buses use the Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Valença and Maia bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes). ATMs are available at Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes).
Ticket office support is available at Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes).
Available at Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valença, Avenida Sá Carneiro 2 (Centro Coordenador de Transportes): Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
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