Porto to Guimarães: Travel Options & Verdict

Distance: 58 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.

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The direct CP suburban train from Porto São Bento takes 1 hour 15 minutes and costs €3.45. It drops you a 10-minute walk from the medieval center.

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Transport options from Porto to Guimarães
Transport Mode	Operator	Duration	Typical Price	Stations / Airports	Key Booking Tip
train Direct	CP Urbanos do Porto	1h 15m	€3.45 - €3.45	Dep: Porto São Bento Arr: Guimarães Station	A return day ticket costs €6.90. Trains run hourly from early morning until midnight. Fare source

Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.

Prices verified: Aug 2026 • Source: CP Urbanos do Porto

Traveling in the opposite direction? Guimarães → Porto options are mirror schedules.