To get from Vila Real Airport to Chaves, you can drive via the A24 or first travel to Vila Real to catch a bus to Chaves. The A24 is the road connection between the towns, and FlixBus lists several stops along its Vila Real–Chaves route.
- Road: The A24 connects Vila Real with Chaves.
- Bus: Departures run from Vila Real, with stops in Chaves.
- From the airport to Petrus Hotel: about 52 minutes by car.
Where is Vila Real Airport?
Vila Real Airport is the starting point for a journey to Chaves, with the A24 providing the road connection between Vila Real and Chaves. Infraestruturas de Portugal identifies the A24 as continuing from Vila Real toward Chaves and Verín/Ourense in Spain.
For a bus journey, the Vila Real stop is Terminal Rodoviário Vila Real, Rua D. António Valente da Fonseca, 5000-539 Vila Real. The route also includes stops at Vila Seca (Cruz.) on the N2 and Borralha. The airport-to-town leg is separate from the bus route, so you’ll need to plan how to reach a Vila Real stop.
How do you drive from Vila Real Airport to Chaves?
The A24 is the road connection from Vila Real toward Chaves, but the route source does not give turn-by-turn directions from Vila Real Airport. Use navigation for the airport-to-Chaves leg and follow current road guidance. From Petrus Hotel, the drive to Vila Real Airport takes about 52 minutes.
Chaves is also a useful base for getting around the centre on foot: the hotel is about 3 minutes on foot from Chaves city centre. A Petrus Hotel room puts that central location in context as you plan your arrival.
Can you take a bus or hire a car?
FlixBus runs a Vila Real–Chaves service, but the route begins in Vila Real rather than at the airport. Chaves stops include Av. Santo Amaro, 1, in front of the Turichaves store, and Chaves Bus Station at R. António Ribeiro de Carvalho 50, Centro Coordenador Transportes.
The route has a minimum journey of 1 hour 38 minutes, a minimum distance of 63 km and fares from €7.44. These details can change, so check the official site before you go.
For a car, CARP Rent-a-Car gives its Vila Real address as Largo do Pioledo Bloco B R/C, 5000-596 Vila Real; its published hours vary by day, so confirm availability directly before making plans.
What should you know on arrival in central Chaves?
The Chaves stop at Av. Santo Amaro is in front of the Turichaves store; the other stop is the bus station on R. António Ribeiro de Carvalho. Check your ticket for the stop attached to your journey before setting out from Vila Real.
Once in town, you can plan a walk through the centre with this walking guide to Chaves city centre.
If you have more time to explore, a one-day plan for Chaves can help you organise your visit.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Vila Real Airport to Chaves?
The Vila Real–Chaves route departs from Vila Real, not the airport. You’ll need to arrange transport from the airport to a Vila Real stop.
How long does the bus from Vila Real to Chaves take?
The minimum journey duration is 1 hour 38 minutes. Check the operator’s current information for the details that apply to your trip.
Which bus stops are in Chaves?
There is a stop on Av. Santo Amaro, in front of the Turichaves store, and Chaves Bus Station at Centro Coordenador Transportes.