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The cheapest and fastest trains from Porto to Viana do Castelo
Showing times and prices for 16 Jan
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
63 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Fast trains
Of the 48 trains that leave Porto for Viana do Castelo every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
U 15243 · R 330919:201h36
Porto - Campanhã20:56Areia-Darque
£71One-way
1 change
U 15233 · R 330716:551h48
Porto - Campanhã18:43Areia-Darque
£71One-way
1 change
U 15225 · R 310313:502h20
Porto - Campanhã16:10Areia-Darque
£71One-way
1 change
U 15227 · R 330514:501h49
Porto - Campanhã16:39Areia-Darque
£71One-way
1 change
U 15205 · R 310106:451h58
Porto - Campanhã08:43Areia-Darque
£71One-way
1 change
IR 85516:101h08
Porto - Campanhã17:18Areia-Darque
£81One-way
0 changes
IR 85313:101h09
Porto - Campanhã14:19Areia-Darque
£81One-way
0 changes
IR 85106:001h12
Porto - Campanhã07:12Areia-Darque
£81One-way
0 changes
IR 85516:101h14
Porto - Campanhã17:24Viana do Castelo
£81One-way
0 changes
IR 85313:101h15
Porto - Campanhã14:25Viana do Castelo
£81One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Porto to Viana do Castelo
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 prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 63 km
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£7 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Porto to Viana do Castelo train times
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Viana do Castelo trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 19:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP 137 · R 3105 | 20:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h41 | 23:31 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| IC 731 | 20:53 Porto - Campanhã | 1h15 | 22:08 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 731 · R 3105 | 20:53 Porto - Campanhã | 2h38 | 23:31 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| R 3105 | 22:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h27 | 23:37 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
| R 3105 | 22:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h21 | 23:31 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 851 | 06:00 Porto - Campanhã | 1h12 | 07:12 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 851 | 06:00 Porto - Campanhã | 1h18 | 07:18 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
| U 15203 · R 3301 | 06:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h50 | 08:00 Areosa | 1 change | |
| U 15203 · R 3301 | 06:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h41 | 07:51 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| U 15203 · R 3301 | 06:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h35 | 07:45 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| U 15205 · R 3101 | 06:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 08:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| U 15205 · R 3101 | 06:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h58 | 08:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| IR 831 | 08:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h31 | 10:21 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 831 | 08:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h24 | 10:14 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
| AP 131 · R 3303 | 09:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h57 | 11:47 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| AP 131 · R 3303 | 09:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h51 | 11:41 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| AP 131 · R 3303 | 09:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h01 | 11:51 Areosa | 1 change | |
| U 15215 · R 3303 | 09:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h52 | 11:47 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| U 15215 · R 3303 | 09:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h46 | 11:41 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| U 15215 · R 3303 | 09:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h56 | 11:51 Areosa | 1 change | |
| IC 721 · IR 853 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h34 | 14:19 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| IC 721 · IR 853 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h40 | 14:25 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| IR 853 | 13:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h09 | 14:19 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 853 | 13:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h15 | 14:25 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
| U 15225 · R 3103 | 13:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h20 | 16:10 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| U 15225 · R 3103 | 13:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h26 | 16:16 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| IC 621 · U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 16:49 Areosa | 2 changes | |
| IC 621 · U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h54 | 16:39 Areia-Darque | 2 changes | |
| IC 621 · U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h00 | 16:45 Viana do Castelo | 2 changes | |
| U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h59 | 16:49 Areosa | 1 change | |
| U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h55 | 16:45 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h49 | 16:39 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| IR 855 | 16:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h14 | 17:24 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 855 | 16:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h08 | 17:18 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
| AP 133 · R 3307 | 16:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h09 | 18:59 Areosa | 1 change | |
| AP 133 · R 3307 | 16:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h53 | 18:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| AP 133 · R 3307 | 16:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h59 | 18:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| U 15233 · R 3307 | 16:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h48 | 18:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| U 15233 · R 3307 | 16:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h54 | 18:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| U 15233 · R 3307 | 16:55 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 18:59 Areosa | 1 change | |
| IR 857 | 18:15 Porto - Campanhã | 1h25 | 19:40 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 857 | 18:15 Porto - Campanhã | 1h19 | 19:34 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
| AP 135 · R 3309 | 18:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h21 | 21:11 Areosa | 1 change | |
| AP 135 · R 3309 | 18:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h12 | 21:02 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| AP 135 · R 3309 | 18:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h06 | 20:56 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| U 15243 · R 3309 | 19:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h42 | 21:02 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
| U 15243 · R 3309 | 19:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h36 | 20:56 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
| U 15243 · R 3309 | 19:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h51 | 21:11 Areosa | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Porto to Viana do Castelo
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Trains from Porto to Viana do Castelo run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 19m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 01:15 |
Last train 22:14 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros from Porto to Viana do Castelo trainsComboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Porto and Viana do Castelo from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Comboios De Portugal
About
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway company of Portugal, operating medium- and long-distance services across the country as well as international connections to Spain and France. CP’s train types include Alfa Pendular (AP), high-speed trains reaching up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon, and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains running at up to 200 km/h; Inter-Regional (IR) for medium-distance travel; and Regional services for local routes. International (IN) trains connect Portugal with key destinations abroad. Fare options include Promo tickets — available 5 to 60 days in advance and non-refundable — and Normal tickets, which are refundable for a fee. Both fare types are offered in 1st and 2nd class. Onboard amenities may include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Lisbon–Porto, Lisbon–Faro, and Porto–Faro, offering scenic views of Portugal’s countryside and coastline.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Price
£4
Comboios De Portugal frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar-cafeteria service with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Renfe Viajeros
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
£7
Renfe Viajeros frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Porto to Viana do Castelo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Viana do Castelo 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 Viana do Castelo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Porto to Viana do Castelo can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Porto to Viana do Castelo covers a distance of 63 km and takes approximately 1h 19m. Trains run 41 per day.
The train distance from Porto to Viana do Castelo is 63 km.
The first train from Porto to Viana do Castelo leaves at 1:15.
The last train from Porto to Viana do Castelo departs at 22:14.
Trains from Porto to Viana do Castelo run approximately 41 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Porto to Viana do Castelo.
Yes, there is a direct train between Porto and Viana do Castelo. The service operates 12 times per day, provided by Comboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros.
To get from Porto to Viana do Castelo, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Porto to Viana do Castelo.
The train station in Porto that goes to Viana do Castelo is Porto - Campanhã, and it arrives at Viana do Castelo.
The cheapest way to get from Porto to Viana do Castelo is by coach, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Porto to Viana do Castelo in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Porto to Viana do Castelo is scenic, offering views of the lush Minho region, the Atlantic coast, and picturesque villages along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Porto to Viana do Castelo is feasible. The journey takes 1h 19m and the distance is 63 km. There are 41 trains available per day.
In Viana do Castelo, enjoy the surf and scenic beauty at Praia do Cabedelo, explore local markets for crafts and delicacies, and take a scenic walk along the Lima River promenade. Visit the Santa Luzia Sanctuary for panoramic views, the Gil Eannes Museum Ship for naval history, and the Costume Museum for traditional Portuguese textiles. Discover Praça da República's historic architecture, and enjoy views from Ponte Eiffel. Attend cultural events at the Municipal Library and enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal at a local tasca.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Viana do Castelo's historic centre, beaches, and cultural attractions, including the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and the Gil Eannes Museum.
Yes, you can take the train from Porto to Viana do Castelo.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Porto and Viana do Castelo
Porto
Viana do Castelo
The major train station for departures in Porto is Porto - Campanhã. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Porto - Campanhã for your trip from Porto to Viana do Castelo.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
2 km
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Rua de Bonjóia.
Dining
- Restaurante Casa Aleixo
- Restaurante Madureira
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Pestana Palácio do Freixo
- AC Hotel Porto
- Vila Galé Porto
- Hotel Poveira
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Lisbon, Spain, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
Public transport options for Porto - Campanhã
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C, Line E
- Bus: Several lines available
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
6Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rua da Madeira.
Dining
- Restaurante Abadia do Porto
- Café Santiago
- The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Pestana Porto - A Brasileira
- InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas
- Hotel Teatro
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: access to metro and bus connections
Public transport options for Porto - Sao Bento
- Metro: Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 22
Contumil
Amenities at train station
DiningATMAccessibilityThe major train station for arrivals in Viana do Castelo is Viana do Castelo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Viana do Castelo for your journey to Viana do Castelo from Porto.
Viana do Castelo
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Avenida General Humberto Delgado.
Dining
- Restaurante O Manel
- Tasquinha da Linda
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Rali Viana
- Hotel Flor de Sal
- Pousada Viana do Castelo
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms 1-3 for regional and intercity trains
Public transport options for Viana do Castelo
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
Areia-Darque
Amenities at train station
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Amenities at train station
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