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Casa da Memória de Ponte Luís I
Interactive museum inside the bridge’s former toll building, explaining the history and engineering of Porto and Gaia’s emblematic river crossing.
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
27 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
27 m
Trains on 01 Sept
61
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 61 trains from Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia, including 22 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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.
R 3401
R 4607
R 3401 · R 3400
R 4607
IR 831
AP 129
AP 127
AP 137
AP 182
AP 125Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 54 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AP 123 | 11:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 11:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 123 · U 15623 | 11:15 Aveiro station | 1h00 | 12:15 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 123 · U 15916 | 11:15 Aveiro station | 0h47 | 12:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 721 | 12:04 Aveiro station | 0h33 | 12:37 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 721 · U 15625 | 12:04 Aveiro station | 1h11 | 13:15 General Torres | 1 change | |
IC 721 · U 15920 | 12:04 Aveiro station | 0h58 | 13:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 182 | 12:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 12:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 182 · U 15625 | 12:15 Aveiro station | 1h00 | 13:15 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 182 · U 15920 | 12:15 Aveiro station | 0h47 | 13:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 621 | 14:06 Aveiro station | 0h31 | 14:37 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 621 · U 15937 | 14:06 Aveiro station | 0h59 | 15:05 General Torres | 1 change | |
IC 621 · U 15937 | 14:06 Aveiro station | 0h55 | 15:01 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 125 | 14:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 14:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 125 · U 15928 | 14:15 Aveiro station | 0h47 | 15:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 125 · U 15937 | 14:15 Aveiro station | 0h50 | 15:05 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 133 | 16:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 16:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 133 · U 15637 | 16:15 Aveiro station | 1h00 | 17:15 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 133 · U 15936 | 16:15 Aveiro station | 0h47 | 17:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 523 | 18:06 Aveiro station | 0h31 | 18:37 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 523 · U 15953 | 18:06 Aveiro station | 0h59 | 19:05 General Torres | 1 change | |
IC 523 · U 15953 | 18:06 Aveiro station | 0h55 | 19:01 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 135 | 18:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 18:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 135 · U 15944 | 18:15 Aveiro station | 0h47 | 19:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 135 · U 15953 | 18:15 Aveiro station | 0h50 | 19:05 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 127 | 19:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 19:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 127 · U 15841 | 19:15 Aveiro station | 0h50 | 20:05 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 127 · U 15755 | 19:15 Aveiro station | 0h52 | 20:07 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 731 | 20:04 Aveiro station | 0h33 | 20:37 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 731 · U 15845 | 20:04 Aveiro station | 1h02 | 21:06 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 731 · U 15845 | 20:04 Aveiro station | 1h06 | 21:10 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 137 | 20:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 20:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 137 · U 15757 | 20:15 Aveiro station | 0h52 | 21:07 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 137 · U 15845 | 20:15 Aveiro station | 0h55 | 21:10 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 186 | 21:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 21:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 186 · U 15655 | 21:15 Aveiro station | 1h15 | 22:30 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 186 · U 15759 | 21:15 Aveiro station | 1h02 | 22:17 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 723 | 22:04 Aveiro station | 0h33 | 22:37 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 723 · U 15761 | 22:04 Aveiro station | 1h03 | 23:07 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 723 · U 15657 | 22:04 Aveiro station | 1h26 | 23:30 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 129 | 22:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 22:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 129 · U 15657 | 22:15 Aveiro station | 1h15 | 23:30 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 129 · U 15761 | 22:15 Aveiro station | 0h52 | 23:07 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
R 3401 · R 3400 | 23:59 Aveiro station | 1h16 | 1:15 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
R 3401 | 23:59 Aveiro station | 0h40 | 0:39 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
IC 529 | 0:34 Aveiro station | 0h33 | 1:07 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 529 · R 3400 | 0:34 Aveiro station | 0h41 | 1:15 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IR 831 | 8:06 Aveiro station | 0h38 | 8:44 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 831 · U 15913 | 8:06 Aveiro station | 1h04 | 9:10 General Torres | 1 change | |
IR 831 · U 15904 | 8:06 Aveiro station | 0h56 | 9:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
IC 521 | 9:04 Aveiro station | 0h33 | 9:37 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 521 · U 15917 | 9:04 Aveiro station | 1h01 | 10:05 General Torres | 1 change | |
IC 521 · U 15917 | 9:04 Aveiro station | 0h57 | 10:01 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 131 | 9:15 Aveiro station | 0h27 | 9:42 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 131 · U 15908 | 9:15 Aveiro station | 0h47 | 10:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
AP 131 · U 15917 | 9:15 Aveiro station | 0h50 | 10:05 General Torres | 1 change | |
R 4607 · U 15912 | 9:47 Aveiro station | 1h15 | 11:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
R 4607 | 9:47 Aveiro station | 0h48 | 10:35 General Torres | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4607 | 9:47 Aveiro station | 0h46 | 10:33 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 121 | 10:20 Aveiro station | 0h29 | 10:49 Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 121 · U 15621 | 10:20 Aveiro station | 0h55 | 11:15 General Torres | 1 change | |
AP 121 · U 15912 | 10:20 Aveiro station | 0h42 | 11:02 Coimbrões Halt | 1 change | |
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Trains from Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia run on average 55 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 38m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 55 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 0:34 |
Last train 22:15 |
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Discover the best of Vila Nova de Gaia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vila Nova de Gaia trip today.
Interactive museum inside the bridge’s former toll building, explaining the history and engineering of Porto and Gaia’s emblematic river crossing.
Contemporary exhibition venue hosting rotating visual arts shows in a restored industrial building near the riverside.
Museum dedicated to the local fishing community, displaying boats, tools and traditions that shaped the maritime life of Afurada.
Gaia’s riverside promenade lined with historic port lodges and terraces, ideal for views across the Douro and easy walks by the water.
Hilltop viewpoint beside the monastery, known for one of the finest panoramas over Porto, the river and the bridge.
Coastal walking area with broad beaches, a boardwalk and sea views, popular for sunsets, exercise and a quieter side of Gaia.
Fortified wine aged in Gaia’s riverside lodges, ranging from ruby to tawny. It is the city’s signature drink and central to local identity and trade history.
Salt cod baked with potatoes, onion, cream and cheese. A comforting classic across Portugal and widely eaten in Gaia’s traditional restaurants.
Francesinha often served with chips and a beer. A rich sandwich of meats, sausage and melted cheese in a spicy tomato-beer sauce, beloved in Greater Porto.
Refined dining in Yeatman wine hotel with Portuguese tasting menus, strong wine focus and panoramic Douro views in an elegant setting.
Historic riverside cellar restaurant known for classic Portuguese dishes and Port wine ambience in one of Gaia’s best-known wine lodges.
Popular traditional restaurant serving generous northern Portuguese dishes, especially grilled meats and local classics, in a warm rustic space.
Moderate for Portugal. Dining and local transport are good value, while tourist-area hotels and wine lodges can cost more than in smaller nearby towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up or leaving small change is usual.
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Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas -> Jardim do Morro, Vila Nova de Gaia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vila Nova de Gaia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia trains use the Aveiro to Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas station pair, with some services arriving at Coimbroes. Use this guide to compare Aveiro and Vila Nova de Gaia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aveiro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: O Bairro, Restaurante Maré Cheia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aveiro. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aveiro. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aveiro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aveiro: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aveiro: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moliceiro, Hotel Aveiro Palace, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa.
Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Arco Iris, Restaurante Casa Dias
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel, The Yeatman.
Coimbroes is 1 km from Vila Nova de Gaia city centre. Public transport options include:
Coimbroes has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Coimbroes.
ATMs are available at Coimbroes.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coimbroes.
General Torres has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at General Torres.
ATMs are available at General Torres.
Available at General Torres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at General Torres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at General Torres.
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