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The cheapest and fastest trains from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro
Showing times and prices for 02 Dec
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
118 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
Of the 61 trains that leave Viana do Castelo for Aveiro every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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 3102 · U 15206 · U 1571206:032h41
Areia-Darque08:44Aveiro station
£81One-way
2 changes
R 3302 · U 15232 · U 1573913:463h21
Viana do Castelo17:07Aveiro station
£81One-way
2 changes
R 3302 · U 15232 · U 1573913:523h15
Areia-Darque17:07Aveiro station
£81One-way
2 changes
R 3102 · U 15206 · U 1571205:572h47
Viana do Castelo08:44Aveiro station
£81One-way
2 changes
R 3000 · U 1571906:423h25
Viana do Castelo10:07Aveiro station
£91One-way
1 change
IC 73007:371h48
Viana do Castelo09:25Aveiro station
£131One-way
0 changes
R 3100 · AP 13005:171h57
Areia-Darque07:14Aveiro station
£161One-way
1 change
IR 854 · AP 12415:142h00
Areia-Darque17:14Aveiro station
£151One-way
1 change
IR 852 · AP 12210:132h01
Areia-Darque12:14Aveiro station
£151One-way
1 change
R 3100 · AP 13005:112h03
Viana do Castelo07:14Aveiro station
£161One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Viana do Castelo to Aveiro
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 118 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Viana do Castelo to Aveiro train times
The table below shows live departures for Viana do Castelo to Aveiro trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:45
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 3102 · U 15206 · U 15715 | 05:57 Viana do Castelo | 3h10 | 09:07 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3102 · U 15206 · AP 120 | 05:57 Viana do Castelo | 4h17 | 10:14 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3102 · U 15206 · IC 730 | 05:57 Viana do Castelo | 3h28 | 09:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3102 · U 15206 · IC 720 | 05:57 Viana do Castelo | 5h26 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3102 · U 15206 · U 15715 | 06:03 Areia-Darque | 3h04 | 09:07 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3000 · IC 720 | 06:42 Viana do Castelo | 4h41 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3000 · AP 120 | 06:42 Viana do Castelo | 3h32 | 10:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3000 · IC 730 | 06:42 Viana do Castelo | 2h43 | 09:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3000 · U 15719 | 06:42 Viana do Castelo | 3h25 | 10:07 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3000 · IC 730 | 06:48 Areia-Darque | 2h37 | 09:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IC 730 · IC 720 | 07:37 Viana do Castelo | 3h46 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IC 730 · AP 120 | 07:37 Viana do Castelo | 2h37 | 10:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IC 730 · IC 524 | 07:37 Viana do Castelo | 5h48 | 13:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IC 730 | 07:37 Viana do Castelo | 1h48 | 09:25 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 850 · IC 720 | 08:03 Viana do Castelo | 3h20 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 850 · AP 120 | 08:03 Viana do Castelo | 2h11 | 10:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 850 · IC 524 | 08:03 Viana do Castelo | 5h22 | 13:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 850 · AP 132 | 08:03 Viana do Castelo | 6h11 | 14:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 850 · AP 120 | 08:09 Areia-Darque | 2h05 | 10:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 852 · IC 722 | 10:07 Viana do Castelo | 5h16 | 15:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 852 · IC 524 | 10:07 Viana do Castelo | 3h18 | 13:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 852 · U 15727 | 10:07 Viana do Castelo | 3h00 | 13:07 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 852 · AP 132 | 10:07 Viana do Castelo | 4h07 | 14:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 852 · U 15727 | 10:13 Areia-Darque | 2h54 | 13:07 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3300 · U 15230 · AP 124 | 12:38 Viana do Castelo | 4h36 | 17:14 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3300 · U 15230 · IC 526 | 12:38 Viana do Castelo | 4h47 | 17:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3300 · U 15230 · IC 620 | 12:38 Viana do Castelo | 5h47 | 18:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3300 · IC 722 | 12:38 Viana do Castelo | 2h45 | 15:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3300 · IC 722 | 12:44 Areia-Darque | 2h39 | 15:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 854 · IC 526 | 15:08 Viana do Castelo | 2h17 | 17:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 854 · IC 620 | 15:08 Viana do Castelo | 3h17 | 18:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 854 · AP 126 | 15:08 Viana do Castelo | 3h08 | 18:16 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 854 · AP 124 | 15:08 Viana do Castelo | 2h06 | 17:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 854 · AP 124 | 15:14 Areia-Darque | 2h00 | 17:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3304 · U 15240 · IC 528 | 16:26 Viana do Castelo | 3h59 | 20:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3304 · U 15240 · IR 21820 | 16:26 Viana do Castelo | 4h14 | 20:40 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3304 · U 15240 · U 15765 | 16:26 Viana do Castelo | 3h41 | 20:07 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3304 · AP 134 | 16:26 Viana do Castelo | 2h48 | 19:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3304 · U 15240 · IR 830 | 16:26 Viana do Castelo | 4h54 | 21:20 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3304 · U 15240 · U 15765 | 16:32 Areia-Darque | 3h35 | 20:07 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3304 · AP 134 | 16:32 Areia-Darque | 2h42 | 19:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3106 · U 15244 · IC 528 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo | 2h40 | 20:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3106 · U 15244 · AP 136 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo | 3h29 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3106 · U 15244 · IR 830 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo | 3h35 | 21:20 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3106 · U 15244 · IC 528 | 17:51 Areia-Darque | 2h34 | 20:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| IR 830 · AP 136 | 18:48 Viana do Castelo | 2h26 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 830 · AP 136 | 18:48 Viana do Castelo | 2h26 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 830 · IR 830 | 18:48 Viana do Castelo | 2h32 | 21:20 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 830 | 18:48 Viana do Castelo | 2h32 | 21:20 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 830 · AP 136 | 18:54 Areia-Darque | 2h20 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| IR 830 | 18:54 Areia-Darque | 2h26 | 21:20 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| R 3100 · AP 130 | 05:11 Viana do Castelo | 2h03 | 07:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
| R 3100 · AP 130 · AP 120 | 05:11 Viana do Castelo | 5h03 | 10:14 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3100 · AP 130 · AP 128 | 05:11 Viana do Castelo | 3h03 | 08:14 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3100 · AP 130 · IC 730 | 05:11 Viana do Castelo | 4h14 | 09:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
| R 3100 · AP 130 | 05:17 Areia-Darque | 1h57 | 07:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro
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Trains from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 2h 26m.
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
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 00:34 |
Last train 21:15 |
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
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro trainsComboios De Portugal, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Viana do Castelo and Aveiro from £5. 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 48m
Cheapest Price
£5
Comboios De Portugal frequency
14 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
2h 6m
Cheapest Price
£23
Renfe Viajeros frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Viana do Castelo to Aveiro train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro 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 Aveiro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
You typically need 1-2 days in Aveiro to explore its canals, vibrant Art Nouveau architecture, and local attractions like the Aveiro Museum and Costa Nova beach.
The cheapest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro is by train, costing approximately £5.
In Aveiro, you can take Moliceiro Boat Tours to explore the picturesque canals on traditional colourful boats. Visit the Aveiro Salt Pans to learn about traditional salt production and enjoy birdwatching. Tour the renowned Vista Alegre Factory and its museum. Relax in Parque Infante D. Pedro, a beautiful city park with lush gardens and a serene lake. Savour the traditional sweet delicacy, Ovos Moles, unique to Aveiro. For the best sights, explore Ria de Aveiro, Costa Nova with its colourful striped houses and sandy beaches, Aveiro Cathedral, and the Museu de Aveiro. Don't miss the stunning Art Nouveau Buildings scattered throughout the city.
Booking trains from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro is 118 km.
A day trip from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 26m and exceeds 120. The distance is 118 km. However, there are 24 train journeys available per day.
The last train from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro departs at 21:15.
The train journey from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro offers picturesque views of the Portuguese coastline, charming villages, and lush countryside, making it a scenic trip.
The train journey from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro covers a distance of 118 km and takes approximately 2h 26m. Trains run 24 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Viana do Castelo and Aveiro. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Comboios De Portugal.
The train station in Viana do Castelo that goes to Aveiro is Viana do Castelo, and it arrives at Aveiro station.
The cost of a train ticket from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The first train from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro leaves at 0:34.
There is no night train service from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro.
Trains from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro run approximately 24 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro.
Yes, you can take the train from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro.
To get from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Viana do Castelo and Aveiro
Viana do Castelo
Aveiro
The major train station for departures 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 trip from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro.
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
Areosa
Amenities at train station
DiningAccessibilityHotel
Areia-Darque
Amenities at train station
DiningATMAccessibilityHotelAfife
Amenities at train station
DiningHotelThe major train station for arrivals in Aveiro is Aveiro. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aveiro for your journey to Aveiro from Viana do Castelo.
Aveiro
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation 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 via Rua do Clube dos Galitos.
Dining
- O Bairro
- Restaurante Maré Cheia
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Moliceiro
- Hotel Aveiro Palace
- Melia Ria Hotel & Spa
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Europcar
- Avis
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
Public transport options for Aveiro
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
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