By car
The A25 (Aveiro–Vilar Formoso) and A24 (Viseu–Chaves) meet by the city; from Porto and Lisbon take the A1 then A25 or IP3. Expect tolls on the A25 and A24.
Directions to the RossioPractical
Getting here and getting around
Carro ou autocarro; o centro a pé.
Arriving
By car or by bus
Confirme horários na fonte oficial.
By coach
Long-distance coaches (Rede Expressos, FlixBus and others) arrive at Viseu bus station. From there the centre is a short city-bus or taxi ride.
By train (almost)
Viseu is the largest Portuguese city without an active railway station. The nearest stations are on the Beira Alta line (Mangualde and Nelas); from there, bus or taxi to Viseu.
CP timetablesParking
Estacione fora do miolo
O centro é pedonal. Suba a pé até à Sé.
Covered car parks
The covered car parks around the centre are the most predictable option, especially on rainy or fair days. Search “car park” on Maps and pick the one nearest the Rossio or the Cathedral.
Car parks near the centrePaid street parking
Most street parking near the centre is paid on weekdays. Check the signs and the meter hours — rules change from street to street.
At the shopping centres
Palácio do Gelo, at the city entrance, and Fórum Viseu, by the centre, have their own car parks — handy if you combine shopping with a walk into the old town.
Where to shopGetting around
Autocarro, funicular e táxi
MUV — city transport
Viseu's city bus network links the centre to the neighbourhoods, Palácio do Gelo, the hospital and the bus station. Lines, timetables and tickets on the official site.
See MUV lines and timetablesFunicular
Links the lower town, by the Pavia river and Cava de Viriato, to the old town — saves the climb. Check it is running before counting on it.
Funicular on MapsTaxi and ride-hailing
There are taxi ranks at the Rossio and by the bus station; ride-hailing apps also operate in the city. For Fontelo on match day it is the simplest way to avoid parking.
On foot
The centre is minutes on foot
Rossio à Sé, uma subida. Granito escorrega com chuva.