The cheapest and fastest trains from Porto to Viana do Castelo
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
63 km
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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
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 330919:201h36Porto - Campanhã20:56Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
U 15233 · R 330716:551h48Porto - Campanhã18:43Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
U 15225 · R 310313:502h20Porto - Campanhã16:10Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
U 15227 · R 330514:501h49Porto - Campanhã16:39Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
U 15205 · R 31016:451h58Porto - Campanhã8:43Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
IR 85516:101h08Porto - Campanhã17:18Areia-Darque£91One-way0 changes
IR 85313:101h09Porto - Campanhã14:19Areia-Darque£91One-way0 changes
IR 8516:001h12Porto - Campanhã7:12Areia-Darque£91One-way0 changes
IR 85516:101h14Porto - Campanhã17:24Viana do Castelo£91One-way0 changes
IR 85313:101h15Porto - Campanhã14:25Viana do Castelo£91One-way0 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 £2. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 £2, 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 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 721 · IR 853 | 11:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h34 | 13:19 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
IC 721 · IR 853 | 11:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h40 | 13:25 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
IR 853 | 12:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h09 | 13:19 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 853 | 12:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h15 | 13:25 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
U 15225 · R 3103 | 12:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h20 | 15:10 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15225 · R 3103 | 12:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h26 | 15:16 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
IC 621 · U 15227 · R 3305 | 13:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 15:49 Areosa | 2 changes | |
IC 621 · U 15227 · R 3305 | 13:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h54 | 15:39 Areia-Darque | 2 changes | |
IC 621 · U 15227 · R 3305 | 13:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h00 | 15:45 Viana do Castelo | 2 changes | |
U 15227 · R 3305 | 13:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h59 | 15:49 Areosa | 1 change | |
U 15227 · R 3305 | 13:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h55 | 15:45 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15227 · R 3305 | 13:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h49 | 15:39 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
IR 855 | 15:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h14 | 16:24 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 855 | 15:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h08 | 16:18 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 133 · R 3307 | 15:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h09 | 17:59 Areosa | 1 change | |
AP 133 · R 3307 | 15:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h53 | 17:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
AP 133 · R 3307 | 15:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h59 | 17:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15233 · R 3307 | 15:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h48 | 17:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15233 · R 3307 | 15:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h54 | 17:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15233 · R 3307 | 15:55 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 17:59 Areosa | 1 change | |
IR 857 | 17:15 Porto - Campanhã | 1h25 | 18:40 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 857 | 17:15 Porto - Campanhã | 1h19 | 18:34 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 135 · R 3309 | 17:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h21 | 20:11 Areosa | 1 change | |
AP 135 · R 3309 | 17:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h12 | 20:02 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
AP 135 · R 3309 | 17:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h06 | 19:56 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15243 · R 3309 | 18:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h42 | 20:02 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15243 · R 3309 | 18:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h36 | 19:56 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15243 · R 3309 | 18:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h51 | 20:11 Areosa | 1 change | |
AP 137 · R 3105 | 19:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h41 | 22:31 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
IC 731 | 19:53 Porto - Campanhã | 1h15 | 21:08 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 731 · R 3105 | 19:53 Porto - Campanhã | 2h38 | 22:31 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
R 3105 | 21:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h27 | 22:37 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
R 3105 | 21:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h21 | 22:31 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 April | |||||
IR 851 | 5:00 Porto - Campanhã | 1h12 | 6:12 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 851 | 5:00 Porto - Campanhã | 1h18 | 6:18 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
U 15203 · R 3301 | 5:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h50 | 7:00 Areosa | 1 change | |
U 15203 · R 3301 | 5:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h41 | 6:51 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15203 · R 3301 | 5:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h35 | 6:45 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15205 · R 3101 | 5:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 7:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15205 · R 3101 | 5:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h58 | 7:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
IR 831 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h31 | 9:21 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 831 | 7:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h24 | 9:14 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 131 · R 3303 | 8:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h57 | 10:47 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
AP 131 · R 3303 | 8:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h51 | 10:41 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
AP 131 · R 3303 | 8:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h01 | 10:51 Areosa | 1 change | |
U 15215 · R 3303 | 8:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h52 | 10:47 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15215 · R 3303 | 8:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h46 | 10:41 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15215 · R 3303 | 8:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h56 | 10:51 Areosa | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Porto to Viana do Castelo
Trains from Porto to Viana do Castelo run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £2 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 14m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 1:15 |
Last train 22:14 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
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 £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Porto and Viana do Castelo
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Rua de Bonjóia.
- Restaurante Casa Aleixo
- Restaurante Madureira
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Pestana Palácio do Freixo
- AC Hotel Porto
- Vila Galé Porto
- Hotel Poveira
- Located in the main hall
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Lisbon, Spain, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C, Line E
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rua da Madeira.
- Restaurante Abadia do Porto
- Café Santiago
- The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Pestana Porto - A Brasileira
- InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas
- Hotel Teatro
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: access to metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 22
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- 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.
- Restaurante O Manel
- Tasquinha da Linda
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rali Viana
- Hotel Flor de Sal
- Pousada Viana do Castelo
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms 1-3 for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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