The average train between Madrid and Porto takes 21h 18m and the fastest train takes 13h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Porto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Porto. The earliest departure is at 2:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Porto at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Ourense and take an average of 21h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Porto. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Porto station via Ourense. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
Madrid to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porto Campanha station.
Book your Madrid to Porto train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Madrid and Porto is 421.2 km. The road distance is 712 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Porto Campanha via Ourense and Porrino in around 8h 15m.