
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
30 m
Buses on 07 Sept
26
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vila Real to Amarante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Real to Amarante will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 26 buses from Vila Real to Amarante, including 26 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vila Real to Amarante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 28 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.22. The journey takes 33m versus 32m 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, Citi Express, Alsa, Ovnitur, FlixBus.
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 Vila Real to Amarante coaches for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 6:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 6:45 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 7:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 8:00 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:45 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 8:15 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 8:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:15 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 8:45 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 9:15 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 9:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 10:00 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:45 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 10:15 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 10:45 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 11:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:15 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 11:45 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 12:50 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 13:15 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:30 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 14:00 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:15 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 14:45 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 16:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:15 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 16:45 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 17:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 17:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:45 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 18:15 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 18:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) | 0h30 | 19:30 Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Vila Real to Amarante run on average 14 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 28 km distance in 30m.
Distance 28 km |
Average bus duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Amarante — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amarante trip today.
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 Vila Real 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 Vila Real to Amarante buses use the Vila Real, Rua Doutor António Valente (Terminal Rodoviário) to Amarante, Rodonorte Terminal Rodoviário station pair, with some services arriving at Amarante, R. 31 de Janeiro. Use this guide to compare Vila Real and Amarante bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amarante, R. 31 de Janeiro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Amarante, R. 31 de Janeiro. ATMs are available at Amarante, R. 31 de Janeiro.
Ticket office support is available at Amarante, R. 31 de Janeiro.
Available at Amarante, R. 31 de Janeiro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amarante, R. 31 de Janeiro: Station is accessible with ramps.
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