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If you want to know more about the journey from Viana do Castelo to Porto by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Viana do Castelo to Porto by train is 1 hour 39 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour 13 minutes. Around 15 trains per day travel the 39 miles (63 km) between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Porto. Jump on one of Renfe's high-speed or regional trains to Porto and you'll be there in no time. Connecting major destinations in Spain, Renfe offers comfortable seating and air-conditioning on all their trains as standard.
Book train tickets from Viana do Castelo to Porto in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £7.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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First train | 05:11 | |
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Last train | 21:08 | |
Departure station | Viana do Castelo | |
Arrival station | Porto | |
Journey time | From 1h 13m | |
Distance | 39 miles (63 km) | |
Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £7.80 | |
Train and bus operators |
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Viana do Castelo to Porto by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.