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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila Franca de Xira to Aveiro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Franca de Xira to Aveiro will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 10 trains from Vila Franca de Xira to Aveiro, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
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Trains from Vila Franca de Xira to Aveiro run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 1:00 |
Last train 22:22 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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The table below shows live departures for Vila Franca de Xira to Aveiro trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 529 | 22:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h10 | 1:02 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
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IC 521 | 6:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h10 | 9:02 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 511 · AP 121 | 7:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h26 | 10:18 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IC 721 | 9:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h10 | 12:02 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 621 | 11:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h12 | 14:04 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 513 · R 4619 | 12:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h58 | 15:50 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IC 523 | 15:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h12 | 18:04 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 527 | 17:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h10 | 20:02 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 515 · AP 186 | 18:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h21 | 21:13 Aveiro station | 1 change | |
IC 723 | 19:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 2h10 | 22:02 Aveiro station | 0 changesdirect | |
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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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Most Vila Franca de Xira to Aveiro trains use the Vila Franca de Xira to Aveiro station pair. Use this guide to compare Vila Franca de Xira and Aveiro train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vila Franca de Xira 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 Forno, Restaurante Taverna do Areal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Vila Franca de Xira. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vila Franca de Xira. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vila Franca de Xira: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vila Franca de Xira: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila Franca de Xira: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Lezíria Parque Hotel, Hostel DP.
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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