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Motorway and main roads
Valença sits inside one of Europe's most impressive star-shaped fortresses, on the Minho opposite Tui; inside the walls, cobbled streets are lined with linen and towel shops. When you book with Zonetransfers, your driver stands at the baggage-hall exit at Porto with your name for a direct run to Valença, from €175 for the whole car.
The transfer heads straight up the A3 to the border; in about 1 h 05 min your driver drops you inside or below the fortress, or by the bridge if you are starting the Camino. You cover about 114 km, in 1 h 05 min of driving, with up to four of you sharing a €175 fare. Zonetransfers assigns your vehicle before you take off.
Motorway and main roads
Without traffic delays
Per vehicle, not per person
The weekly Wednesday market draws many visitors from Galicia. If you arrive that day, expect more traffic around the fortress gates.
Porto Airport has a single terminal, so every flight, low-cost or not, comes out into the same arrivals hall. Then the road to Valença starts right away.
Some Camino walkers start in Valença to begin in Portugal and cross into Spain on foot. Others come for the fortress and Alvarinho wine country upriver.
Cobbled streets with gates and limited access.
Modern town and the station.
Crossing to Tui on foot.
Send the house name or map pin so nobody drives round in circles.
Lots of luggage for Valença? Tell us and we size the vehicle to fit. Check our fleet · Minibus with driver in Porto
On your last day, set the Valença pick-up for 3 h 15 min before take-off when you fly within Schengen and 3 h 45 min ahead of flights to Britain, Ireland, North America or anywhere with exit passport checks.
Send us your return flight number and we drop you at the departures entrance of Porto's single terminal.
Cancelling is free with two days' notice for cars, four days for minibuses and coaches. Booking terms.
Hotels, guesthouses and rentals in Valença are all on our map. Three that our passengers like:
Inside the walls, with views of Tui cathedral.
Pousada · Best for: views.
Simple hotels close to the station.
City hotel · Best for: practical.
Country houses among Alvarinho vineyards.
Rural stay · Best for: quiet.
Leave Porto Airport towards the A3.
A3 north past Braga and Ponte de Lima.
Valença exit.
Arrival at the fortress or the lower town.
Portuguese motorway tolls are electronic and already covered. Times given assume normal traffic.
Combining Valença with other towns? Book a private driver in Porto for the day.
| Place | Why go |
|---|---|
| Valença Fortress | 17th-century star-shaped walls. |
| International Bridge | Eiffel-era iron bridge over the Minho. |
| Santa Maria dos Anjos Church | Romanesque church inside the walls. |
| Monção | Alvarinho wine town 20 km upriver. |
Wednesdays, all year: Weekly market with many Galician visitors.
May to September: Peak season for pilgrims on the Camino Portugués.
Whole-vehicle fare for a party of up to four, even on a midnight arrival.
Yes; you cross into Spain on foot at Tui. It is 1 h 05 min from Porto Airport.
Your driver stands where the baggage hall opens into arrivals, name sign in hand. Every airline uses the same terminal at Porto, low-cost included.
From €175 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers.
About 1 h 05 min for 114 km on the A3.
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.
It depends on the trip: Pousada de Valença, Lower-town hotels or Alto Minho rural houses are good choices. Whichever you book, your driver goes to its entrance.
They are, at no cost, for groups I, II and III; we fit them before you land if you tell us the ages.
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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