- Must visit
Museu de Aveiro/Santa Joana
Museum in the former Convent of Jesus, centred on Saint Joana and sacred art, with ornate chapels and historic interiors.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£9
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£17
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
2 h 4 m
Trains on 30 Aug
55
Distance
118 km
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 55 trains from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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 3304 · U 15240 · U 15765
R 3304 · U 15765 · U 15240
IR 856 · U 15761
IR 850 · U 15723
IR 850 · U 15723
R 3100 · AP 130
IR 854 · AP 124
R 3100 · AP 130
IR 852 · AP 122
IR 854 · AP 124Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 £7, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 118 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Viana do Castelo to Aveiro trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 3100 · AP 130 | 5:09 Viana do Castelo | 2h05 | 7:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3100 · IC 720 | 5:09 Viana do Castelo | 6h14 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3100 · U 15210 · IC 522 | 5:09 Viana do Castelo | 4h16 | 9:25 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
R 3100 · AP 132 | 5:09 Viana do Castelo | 9h05 | 14:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3100 · AP 130 | 5:15 Areia-Darque | 1h59 | 7:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3000 · IC 522 | 6:39 Viana do Castelo | 2h46 | 9:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3000 · AP 122 | 6:39 Viana do Castelo | 5h35 | 12:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3000 · IC 720 | 6:39 Viana do Castelo | 4h44 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3000 · IC 720 | 6:39 Viana do Castelo | 4h44 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3000 · IC 522 | 6:45 Areia-Darque | 2h40 | 9:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 850 · AP 122 | 7:57 Viana do Castelo | 4h17 | 12:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 850 · IC 720 | 7:57 Viana do Castelo | 3h26 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 850 · IC 720 | 7:57 Viana do Castelo | 3h26 | 11:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 850 · U 15723 | 7:57 Viana do Castelo | 3h10 | 11:07 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 850 · U 15723 | 8:03 Areia-Darque | 3h04 | 11:07 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3104 · IC 722 | 9:35 Viana do Castelo | 5h48 | 15:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3104 · AP 134 | 9:35 Viana do Castelo | 9h39 | 19:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3104 · AP 132 | 9:35 Viana do Castelo | 4h39 | 14:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 852 · AP 122 | 10:03 Viana do Castelo | 2h11 | 12:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 852 · AP 132 | 10:03 Viana do Castelo | 4h11 | 14:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 852 · IC 524 | 10:03 Viana do Castelo | 3h22 | 13:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 852 · IC 722 | 10:03 Viana do Castelo | 5h20 | 15:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 852 · AP 122 | 10:09 Areia-Darque | 2h05 | 12:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3300 · IC 722 | 12:35 Viana do Castelo | 2h48 | 15:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3300 · IR 830 | 12:35 Viana do Castelo | 8h46 | 21:21 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3300 · AP 136 | 12:35 Viana do Castelo | 8h39 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3300 · AP 134 | 12:35 Viana do Castelo | 6h39 | 19:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3300 · IC 722 | 12:41 Areia-Darque | 2h42 | 15:23 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 854 · AP 124 | 15:05 Viana do Castelo | 2h09 | 17:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 854 · IC 526 | 15:05 Viana do Castelo | 2h20 | 17:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 854 · IC 620 | 15:05 Viana do Castelo | 3h20 | 18:25 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 854 · AP 126 | 15:05 Viana do Castelo | 3h11 | 18:16 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 854 · AP 124 | 15:11 Areia-Darque | 2h03 | 17:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3304 · AP 134 | 16:24 Viana do Castelo | 2h50 | 19:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3304 · AP 134 | 16:24 Viana do Castelo | 2h50 | 19:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3304 · AP 136 | 16:24 Viana do Castelo | 4h50 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3304 · U 15240 · U 15765 | 16:24 Viana do Castelo | 3h43 | 20:07 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
R 3304 · IR 830 | 16:24 Viana do Castelo | 4h57 | 21:21 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3304 · AP 134 | 16:30 Areia-Darque | 2h44 | 19:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3304 · U 15240 · U 15765 | 16:30 Areia-Darque | 3h37 | 20:07 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
R 3106 · IR 830 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo | 3h36 | 21:21 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3106 · U 15244 · IR 820 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo | 2h55 | 20:40 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
R 3106 · AP 136 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo | 3h29 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
R 3106 · IR 830 · U 15244 | 17:45 Viana do Castelo | 3h36 | 21:21 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
R 3106 · U 15244 · IR 820 | 17:51 Areia-Darque | 2h49 | 20:40 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
IR 830 · IR 830 | 18:55 Viana do Castelo | 2h26 | 21:21 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 830 · AP 136 | 18:55 Viana do Castelo | 2h19 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 830 · AP 136 | 18:55 Viana do Castelo | 2h19 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 830 | 18:55 Viana do Castelo | 2h26 | 21:21 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 830 · R 3400 · U 15254 | 18:55 Viana do Castelo | 7h17 | 2:12 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
IR 830 · AP 136 | 19:01 Areia-Darque | 2h13 | 21:14 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 830 | 19:01 Areia-Darque | 2h20 | 21:21 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 856 · U 15761 | 21:08 Viana do Castelo | 3h00 | 0:08 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IR 856 · R 3400 · U 15254 | 21:08 Viana do Castelo | 5h04 | 2:12 Aveiro station | 2 changes | |
IR 856 · U 15761 | 21:14 Areia-Darque | 2h54 | 0:08 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Viana do Castelo to Aveiro run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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 46m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 0:34 |
Last train 21:15 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Aveiro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aveiro trip today.
Museum in the former Convent of Jesus, centred on Saint Joana and sacred art, with ornate chapels and historic interiors.
Art museum in a striking Art Nouveau house, presenting decorative arts and helping explain this distinctive style in Aveiro.
Former Captaincy building with exhibitions on the Ria, salt, cod fishing and local maritime traditions shaping Aveiro.
Central canal lined with moliceiro boats, bridges and tiled façades; the classic walk for experiencing Aveiro’s waterside character.
Attractive pedestrian square beside the canal, bordered by civic buildings and often used as a starting point for exploring the centre.
Small urban park and garden area by the water, good for a peaceful stroll near several museums and historic buildings.
Sweet wafer shells filled with rich egg-yolk cream. Aveiro’s signature convent sweet, protected as a regional speciality and sold across the city.
Fresh eels stewed with potatoes, onion and saffron. A classic dish of the Ria de Aveiro, closely tied to the lagoon’s fishing heritage.
Eels cooked in a spiced marinade, often with vinegar and peppers. Traditional in Aveiro’s lagoon area and strongly linked to local eel fishing.
Refined restaurant in central Aveiro serving modern Portuguese cooking with regional products in an elegant, calm setting.
Traditional and lively spot known for roast suckling pig sandwiches and Bairrada specialities in a casual setting.
Well-known restaurant focused on seafood and regional Portuguese dishes, with a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near canals and the coast can raise overall visitor costs.
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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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.

Most Viana do Castelo to Aveiro trains use the Viana do Castelo to Aveiro station pair. Use this guide to compare Viana do Castelo and Aveiro train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurante O Manel, Tasquinha da Linda
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Viana do Castelo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Viana do Castelo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Viana do Castelo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viana do Castelo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viana do Castelo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rali Viana, Hotel Flor de Sal, Pousada Viana do Castelo.
Areia-Darque is 2 km from Viana do Castelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Areia-Darque has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Areia-Darque.
ATMs are available at Areia-Darque.
Accessibility facilities are available at Areia-Darque.
Areosa is 3 km from Viana do Castelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Areosa has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Areosa.
Accessibility facilities are available at Areosa.
Aveiro 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: O Bairro, Restaurante Maré Cheia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aveiro. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aveiro. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aveiro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aveiro: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aveiro: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moliceiro, Hotel Aveiro Palace, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa.
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