The cheapest and fastest trains from Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda 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 Guarda will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 15 trains that leave Vila Franca de Xira for Guarda every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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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IC 541Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 229 km
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Live departures
Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda train times
The table below shows live departures for Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 541 | 08:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 4h07 | 12:45 Guarda station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 541 | 08:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 4h00 | 12:38 Barracão-Sabugal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 520 · AP 182 · R 5401 | 09:39 Vila Franca de Xira | 5h50 | 15:29 Guarda station | 2 changes | |
IC 721 · R 5401 | 09:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 5h37 | 15:29 Guarda station | 1 change | |
IC 513 · R 5684 | 12:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 4h56 | 17:48 Barracão-Sabugal | 1 change | |
IC 513 | 12:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 3h52 | 16:44 Guarda station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 13:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 4h04 | 17:42 Guarda station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 13:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 3h57 | 17:35 Barracão-Sabugal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 523 · R 5405 | 15:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 5h05 | 20:57 Guarda station | 1 change | |
IC 515 | 18:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 3h52 | 22:44 Guarda station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 19:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 4h05 | 23:43 Barracão-Sabugal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 19:38 Vila Franca de Xira | 4h12 | 23:50 Guarda station | 0 changesdirect | |
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IC 511 | 07:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 3h51 | 11:43 Guarda station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 511 · R 5682 | 07:52 Vila Franca de Xira | 4h00 | 11:52 Barracão-Sabugal | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda
Trains from Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 19:38. The fastest train covers the 229 km distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 229 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 19:38 |
Train companies: Comboios De Portugal from Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda trainsComboios De Portugal trains will get you between Vila Franca de Xira and Guarda from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vila Franca de Xira to Guarda 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 Guarda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vila Franca de Xira and Guarda
- 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 Serpa Pinto.
- Restaurante O Forno
- Restaurante Taverna do Areal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Lezíria Parque Hotel
- Hostel DP
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Lisbon and Santarém
- Train: CP Urbanos de Lisboa
- Bus: Several lines available

