There are 5 ways to get from Cascais to Porto by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 58m
Cheapest option
Bus via Alcantara-Mar • 5h 3m
3 alternative options
Bus • 5h 11m
Drive • 3h 13m
Line 19000 train, fly • 3h 59m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cascais to Porto is to bus via Alcantara-Mar which costs €16 - €27 and takes 5h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Cascais to Porto is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct bus from Cascais to Porto. However, there are services departing from Cascais Terminal and arriving at Porto via Sintra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cascais to Porto. However, there are services departing from Cascais and arriving at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas via Alcantara-Terra and Lisboa - Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Cascais and Porto is 281 km. The road distance is 340.8 km.
The best way to get from Cascais to Porto without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cascais to Porto, including transfers.
Cascais to Porto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sintra station.
Cascais to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Oriente station.
The best way to get from Cascais to Porto is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Alcantara-Mar, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 5h 3m.

- Distance: 281.4 km
- Duration: 4h 58m
What companies run services between Cascais, Portugal and Porto, Portugal?
Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Oriente to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas hourly. Tickets cost €23 - €35 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto hourly. Tickets cost €14 - €18 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85

Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Oriente to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €23 - €35
Train from Cascais to Lisboa - Cais Do Sodre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €1 - €3

Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €18
- Schedules at
- Citi Express

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- RenEX

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Sintra to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +351 913 568 693
- hello@gipsyy.com
- Website
- gipsyy.com
Bus from Sintra Bus Station to Porto Campanha Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €22
- Website
- Gipsyy
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Cascais to Porto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Porto station.
Cascais to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cascais to Porto is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cascais to Porto.
TAP Portugal offers flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport.
There are 686+ hotels available in Porto. Prices start at €87 per night.