getting to aveiro
Aveiro is a charming coastal city in central Portugal. It sits about 70 km south of Porto and 250 km north of Lisbon. The easiest way to reach Aveiro is via Porto's airport (Francisco Sá Carneiro), which is closer and offers a quicker, simpler journey than flying into Lisbon. When in doubt, you can use Google Maps or Waze (if you're driving) for best routes.
From Porto Airport (Francisco Sá Carneiro)
🚗 By car
The drive takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour via the A1 or A29 highways, depending on traffic. Note that the A29, A17, and several other Portuguese highways use electronic tolls only. These roads are clearly signposted.
🚌 By bus (Flixbus)
Flixbus runs affordable direct coaches between Porto(Airport) and Aveiro (around 1,5 hour). Book in advance for the best fares and to ensure availability.
🚂 By train (CP)
This route combines the metro and train. Take the metro (purple line) to Campanhã station (~30 min), then catch a train from Campanhã to Aveiro (40–50 min). Be sure to buy your tickets before boarding any transport.
From Lisbon Airport (Humberto Delgado)
🚗 By car
The drive takes about 2 hours via the A1, or the A8 and A17 highways. As with the north, the A29, A17, and other Portuguese highways use electronic tolls only, and are clearly signposted.
🚌 By bus (Flixbus)
Flixbus runs one affordable direct coach per day between Lisbon(Airport) and Aveiro (around 4 hours). Book in advance for the best fares and to ensure availability.
🚂 By train (CP)
Take the metro (red line) to Oriente station (~10 min), then a train from Oriente to Aveiro (2–3 hours). Remember to buy your tickets before boarding. You can also purchase train tickets in advance online.