There are 6 ways to get from Lisbon to Porto by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to rideshare, which costs €11 - €22 and takes 3h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lisboa Sete Rios and arriving at Porto. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Lisbon and Porto is 274 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Porto without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €23 - €35.
The train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lisbon to Porto bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Lisboa Sete Rios station.
Lisbon to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 3h 2m.
- Distance: 274.2 km
- Duration: 2h 46m
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Porto, Portugal?
Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas hourly. Tickets cost €23 - €35 and the journey takes 2h 46m. 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
- +351 218 050 653
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
- Urbano
- €23 - €35
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
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- https://www.rede-expressos.pt/en
- 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 Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Lisbon to Porto bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Porto station.
Lisbon to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Porto is 311 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lisbon to Porto.
TAP Portugal offers flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport.
Book your Lisbon to Porto bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 694+ hotels available in Porto. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to subway which takes 17 min and costs €1 - €6.