English 63 km
Motorway and main roads
Amarante is reflected in the Tâmega river beneath an 18th-century stone bridge and the São Gonçalo convent; it is the gateway to the Vinho Verde wine region and the Marão hills. With Zonetransfers, someone is waiting for you on the ground floor of Porto's terminal to drive you to Amarante, from €95 per vehicle.
The transfer heads east on the A4 through vine-covered hills and reaches Amarante in about 45 minutes; your driver drops you by the river, in the centre or at your wine-estate stay. You cover about 63 km, over 45 min, and the car costs from €95 with tolls paid. Zonetransfers sends your voucher with a 24/7 phone number.
Motorway and main roads
Without traffic delays
Per vehicle, not per person
Many Vinho Verde estates sit at the end of narrow lanes between vines. Send us the location or exact quinta name so your driver reaches the door.
A car for one to four people and their bags, even on a midnight arrival.
| Stage | Route |
|---|---|
| 1 | Leave Porto Airport towards the A41. |
| 2 | A4 heading east towards Vila Real. |
| 3 | Amarante exit. |
| 4 | Arrival in the centre or at your quinta. |
All tolls on the route are paid by us. Times given assume normal traffic.
Stone bridge over the Tâmega, the town's symbol.
Home to the tomb of the matchmaking saint.
Modern art by the painter born nearby.
Viewpoints and mountain trails.
Five or more of you travelling to Amarante? A minivan keeps everything inside the vehicle. See vehicles · Coaches for groups in Porto
English-speaking visitors often pair a few days in Porto with a quieter stay in Vinho Verde country. Amarante, 45 minutes from the airport, is the easiest base.
| Area | How we get there |
|---|---|
| Riverside centre | São Gonçalo bridge and the old town streets, some of them narrow. |
| Vinho Verde quintas | Country houses and rural hotels among vineyards, reached by private lanes. |
| Serra do Marão | Mountain lodgings to the east. |
Write the street and number and we find your door in Amarante first time.
On your last day, set the Amarante pick-up for 2 h 45 min ahead of a flight within Europe's Schengen zone and 3 h 15 min ahead of flights to Britain, Ireland, North America or anywhere with exit passport checks.
Tell us the airline and flight and we set the pick-up with a margin for traffic on the A28 and VCI.
Cancelling is free with two days' notice for cars, four days for minibuses and coaches. Booking terms.
First weekend of June: Festas de São Gonçalo, with traditional sweets.
September: Grape harvest at the Vinho Verde estates.
With a UK, US or other non-EU passport, the border check can take longer in summer; your free waiting time starts when you land. Then the road to Amarante starts right away.
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Vinho Verde tastings | At estates within the appellation. |
| Convent sweets | Papos de anjo and lérias in the town's pastry shops. |
| Tâmega Ecovia | A former railway line turned cycle route. |
| Rowing on the river | Rowing boats on the Tâmega. |
Want a day out without anyone having to drive? Our car with driver in Porto service waits at each stop.
Any address in Amarante works for us. Three that our passengers like:
Manor house by the São Gonçalo bridge with gardens and an award-winning restaurant.
Relais & Châteaux · Best for: luxury with history.
Among Vinho Verde vineyards, with tastings and a pool.
Wine hotel · Best for: wine tourism.
Restored granite houses with valley views.
Rural stay · Best for: nature.
Your driver stands where the baggage hall opens into arrivals, name sign in hand. Kerbside waiting is not allowed in Porto, which is why we meet you inside.
It is €95 and up for the car, not per seat, for one to four travellers, and a slow motorway or late landing does not change it.
Yes, for its riverside old town and Vinho Verde estates. It is 45 minutes from Porto Airport by private transfer.
Yes. Send us the estate location and your driver takes you to the door.
About 45 minutes for 63 km on the A4.
We do. A minivan takes 5 to 8 travellers with minibuses for up to 19; bigger groups travel by coach.
The driver sees the live arrival time of your flight, so a late landing at Porto simply shifts the meeting time; one hour of waiting at no charge counts from touchdown. If the delay goes beyond an hour and a half, we confirm the new time with you.
Seats and boosters for groups I to III come free; we fit them before you land if you tell us the ages.
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55 km from Porto Airport
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I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker