- Must visit
Museu de Lanifícios
Main local museum on wool and textiles, explaining Covilhã’s industrial past through machinery, objects and well-curated displays.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 18 m
Trains on 18 Sept
43
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto to Covilha is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Covilha will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
To travel from Porto to Covilha you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 517 · R 5684 · U 15728 · R 4668
IC 511 · R 5682 · R 4658 · U 15712
IC 517 · IC 10544 · R 4668 · U 15728
IC 520 · IC 511 · IC 10542
IC 520 · IC 511 · R 5684
IC 511 · R 5682 · R 4658 · U 15712
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 11545
IC 520 · IC 11541 · R 481
IC 517 · R 5684 · U 15728 · R 4668
IC 524 · IC 517 · R 5684Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Porto to Covilha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. 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 £8, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 134 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Covilha:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Covilha costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Covilha trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AP 180 · R 4504 · IC 541 · IC 11541 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h21 | 12:01 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
AP 180 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 12h46 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 180 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 12h54 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 180 · IC 10542 · IC 511 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h34 | 14:14 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 130 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 11h54 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 130 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 11h46 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 130 · IC 10542 · IC 511 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 7h34 | 14:14 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · IC 511 · IC 10542 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h29 | 14:14 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · R 481 · IC 11541 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h16 | 12:01 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 11h41 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 520 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 11h49 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 128 · IC 511 · IC 10542 | 7:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h34 | 14:14 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 128 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 7:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h46 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 128 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 7:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h54 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 10h36 | 18:26 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · IC 511 · R 5682 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 4h40 | 12:30 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 10h36 | 18:26 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 10h44 | 18:34 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
IC 730 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h41 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h41 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h49 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 120 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 9:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h46 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 120 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 9:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h46 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 120 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 9:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h54 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
U 15720 · R 4662 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 9:50 Porto - Campanhã | 8h36 | 18:26 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
U 15720 · R 4662 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 9:50 Porto - Campanhã | 8h36 | 18:26 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
U 15720 · R 4662 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 9:50 Porto - Campanhã | 8h44 | 18:34 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
IC 720 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h41 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h41 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · R 485 · IC 11543 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 6h13 | 16:58 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 720 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 10:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h49 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 122 · R 5401 · R 5684 | 11:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h46 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 122 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 11:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h46 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
AP 122 · R 5401 · IC 10544 | 11:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h54 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h41 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 513 · IC 10544 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h49 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 513 · R 5684 | 12:50 Porto - Campanhã | 5h36 | 18:26 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 513 · IC 10544 | 12:50 Porto - Campanhã | 5h44 | 18:34 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
AP 124 · R 4516 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 16:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h21 | 23:01 Covilhã | 3 changes | |
IC 620 · IC 545 · IC 11545 | 17:45 Porto - Campanhã | 5h16 | 23:01 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
R 3400 · IC 511 · R 5684 | 1:08 Porto - Campanhã | 17h18 | 18:26 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
R 3400 · IC 511 · IC 10542 | 1:08 Porto - Campanhã | 13h06 | 14:14 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
R 3400 · IC 511 · IC 10544 | 1:08 Porto - Campanhã | 17h26 | 18:34 Covilhã | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Porto to Covilha run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 19:11 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Covilha — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Covilha trip today.
Main local museum on wool and textiles, explaining Covilhã’s industrial past through machinery, objects and well-curated displays.
Former Royal Factory nucleus of the wool museum, preserving industrial spaces and equipment that shaped the city’s manufacturing history.
Archaeology nucleus displaying local finds and layers of regional history in a compact museum setting near the historic centre.
Historic quarter of steep lanes, granite houses and small squares that reveal Covilhã’s older urban fabric and local character.
Lively central square framed by civic buildings and shops, useful for orientation and a good starting point for exploring the old town.
Popular garden and viewpoint area with greenery, benches and panoramic views towards the valley and Serra da Estrela slopes.
A rich mountain stew of goat or lamb, potatoes and herbs, long linked to shepherd cooking in the Serra da Estrela area around Covilhã.
Slow-cooked kid goat, often roasted with garlic, wine and potatoes. A festive Beira Interior dish commonly served for family celebrations.
Creamy sheep’s cheese from Serra da Estrela, made with thistle rennet. It is one of Portugal’s most famous traditional cheeses from this mountain region.
Traditional restaurant known for regional Beira dishes, grilled meats and hearty portions in a relaxed local setting.
Well-known dining room serving Portuguese regional cuisine with a more refined style, including mountain produce and classic meat dishes.
Casual local favourite for traditional Portuguese food, especially meat dishes and regional specialities, with a simple welcoming atmosphere.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto, with lower hotel, dining and local transport costs 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.
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Estação de Covilhã -> Praça do Município, Covilhã
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Covilha 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 Covilha, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Covilha trains use the Porto - Campanhã to Covilha station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto and Covilha train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Porto - Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto - Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Casa Aleixo, Restaurante Madureira
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Campanhã. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Campanhã. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Campanhã: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Palácio do Freixo, AC Hotel Porto, Vila Galé Porto, Hotel Poveira.
Porto - Sao Bento 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Abadia do Porto, Café Santiago, The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Sao Bento: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, Hotel Teatro.
Contumil is 3 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Contumil has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Contumil.
ATMs are available at Contumil.
Accessibility facilities are available at Contumil.
Covilha is 1 km from Covilha city centre. Public transport options include:
Covilha has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Covilha.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Covilha. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Covilha.
Available at Covilha: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Covilha: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Covilha: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Solneve, Pousada da Serra da Estrela, Hotel Santa Eufémia.
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