What is the cheapest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates?

The cheapest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates?

The fastest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Viana do Castelo and Rates?

No, there is no direct bus from Viana do Castelo to Rates. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo and arriving at Cateosa via Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Viana do Castelo to Rates?

The distance between Viana do Castelo and Rates is 56 km. The road distance is 41.5 km.

How do I travel from Viana do Castelo to Rates without a car?

The best way to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 11m and costs €24 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Viana do Castelo to Rates bus from?

Viana do Castelo to Rates bus services, operated by Autoridade Intermunicipal de Transportes do Cávado, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo station.

Where does the Viana do Castelo to Rates bus arrive?

Viana do Castelo to Rates bus services, operated by Autoridade Intermunicipal de Transportes do Cávado, arrive at Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim station.

Can I drive from Viana do Castelo to Rates?

Yes, the driving distance between Viana do Castelo to Rates is 42 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Viana do Castelo to Rates.

Where can I stay near Rates?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Rates.

Viana do Castelo to Rates - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates by train, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Viana Do Castelo to Ninetrain Re / ...
2. Take the taxi from Nine to Ratestaxi
1h 11m
€25–32
Bus, line 3003 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzimbus 120
2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim to Cateosabus 3003 / ...
2h 25m
€5–16
Drive 41.5 km
1. Drive from Viana do Castelo to Ratescar 41.5 km
29 min
€7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Viana do Castelo to Ratestaxi 41.5 km
29 min
€50–65

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Viana do Castelo to Rates.

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Distance: 56.3 km
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Viana do Castelo, Portugal and Rates, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Cateosa via Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim in around 2h 25m.

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