The cheapest and fastest trains from Porto to Viana do Castelo
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
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.
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.
R 3101 · U 152056:451h58Porto - Campanhã8:43Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
R 3309 · U 1524319:201h36Porto - Campanhã20:56Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
R 3103 · U 1522513:502h20Porto - Campanhã16:10Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
U 15233 · R 330716:551h48Porto - Campanhã18:43Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
U 15203 · R 33016:101h35Porto - Campanhã7:45Areia-Darque£71One-way1 change
IR 85516:101h08Porto - Campanhã17:18Areia-Darque£81One-way0 changes
IR 85313:101h09Porto - Campanhã14:19Areia-Darque£81One-way0 changes
IR 8516:001h12Porto - Campanhã7:12Areia-Darque£81One-way0 changes
IR 85516:101h14Porto - Campanhã17:24Viana do Castelo£81One-way0 changes
IR 85313:101h15Porto - Campanhã14:25Viana do Castelo£81One-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 9m. 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 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m 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, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 857 | 18:15 Porto - Campanhã | 1h19 | 19:34 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 857 | 18:15 Porto - Campanhã | 1h25 | 19:40 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
R 3309 · AP 135 | 18:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h21 | 21:11 Areosa | 1 change | |
R 3309 · AP 135 | 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 | |
R 3309 · U 15243 | 19:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h51 | 21:11 Areosa | 1 change | |
R 3309 · U 15243 | 19:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h42 | 21:02 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
R 3309 · U 15243 | 19:20 Porto - Campanhã | 1h36 | 20:56 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
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 | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
IR 851 | 6:00 Porto - Campanhã | 1h12 | 7:12 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 851 | 6:00 Porto - Campanhã | 1h18 | 7:18 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
U 15203 · R 3301 | 6:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h41 | 7:51 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
U 15203 · R 3301 | 6:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h35 | 7:45 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15203 · R 3301 | 6:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h50 | 8:00 Areosa | 1 change | |
U 15205 · R 3101 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1h58 | 8:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15205 · R 3101 | 6:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 8:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
IR 831 | 8:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h31 | 10:21 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 831 | 8:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h24 | 10:14 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 131 · R 3303 | 9:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h51 | 11:41 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
AP 131 · R 3303 | 9:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h57 | 11:47 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
AP 131 · R 3303 | 9:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h01 | 11:51 Areosa | 1 change | |
U 15215 · R 3303 | 9:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h56 | 11:51 Areosa | 1 change | |
U 15215 · R 3303 | 9:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h46 | 11:41 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15215 · R 3303 | 9:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1h52 | 11:47 Viana do Castelo | 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 | 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 | |
IC 621 · U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 16:49 Areosa | 2 changes | |
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 | |
U 15227 · R 3305 | 14:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h59 | 16:49 Areosa | 1 change | |
IR 855 | 16:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h08 | 17:18 Areia-Darque | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 855 | 16:10 Porto - Campanhã | 1h14 | 17:24 Viana do Castelo | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 133 · R 3307 | 16:50 Porto - Campanhã | 2h09 | 18:59 Areosa | 1 change | |
AP 133 · R 3307 | 16:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h59 | 18:49 Viana do Castelo | 1 change | |
AP 133 · R 3307 | 16:50 Porto - Campanhã | 1h53 | 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 | 1h48 | 18:43 Areia-Darque | 1 change | |
U 15233 · R 3307 | 16:55 Porto - Campanhã | 2h04 | 18:59 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 24m. 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 21m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 1:15 |
Last train 22:14 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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
Most Porto to Viana do Castelo trains use the Porto - Campanhã to Viana do Castelo station pair, with some services arriving at Areia-Darque. Use this guide to compare Porto and Viana do Castelo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Porto station do trains to Viana do Castelo leave from?
Getting to Porto - Campanhã from Porto city centre
Porto - Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto - Campanhã train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Casa Aleixo, Restaurante Madureira
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Campanhã. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Campanhã. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Campanhã: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pestana Palácio do Freixo, AC Hotel Porto, Vila Galé Porto, Hotel Poveira.
Getting to Porto - Sao Bento from Porto city centre
Porto - Sao Bento train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurante Abadia do Porto, Café Santiago, The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Sao Bento: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, Hotel Teatro.
Getting to Contumil from Porto city centre
Contumil is 3 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Contumil train station facilities and services
Contumil has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Contumil.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Contumil.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Contumil.
Which Viana do Castelo station do trains from Porto arrive at?
Getting to Viana do Castelo from Viana do Castelo city centre
Viana do Castelo train station facilities and services
Viana do Castelo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurante O Manel, Tasquinha da Linda
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Viana do Castelo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Viana do Castelo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Viana do Castelo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Viana do Castelo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Viana do Castelo: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rali Viana, Hotel Flor de Sal, Pousada Viana do Castelo.
Getting to Areia-Darque from Viana do Castelo city centre
Areia-Darque is 2 km from Viana do Castelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Areia-Darque train station facilities and services
Areia-Darque has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Areia-Darque.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Areia-Darque.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Areia-Darque.
Getting to Areosa from Viana do Castelo city centre
Areosa is 3 km from Viana do Castelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Areosa train station facilities and services
Areosa has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Areosa.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Areosa.
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