There are 8 ways to get from Porto to Madrid by plane, train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Porto • 4 h 21 min
$24 - $145
7 alternative options
Train to Vigo, fly • 6 h 7 min
$52 - $229
Bus ALSA • 8 h 25 min
$37 - $77
Bus FlixBus • 9 h 10 min
$30 - $60
Train • 10 h 3 min
$66 - $109
Bus, Trenhotel • 10 h 56 min
$69 - $99
Rideshare • 7 h 38 min
$34
Drive • 5 h 26 min
$80 - $120
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Porto, Porto and arriving at Madrid. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9 h 10 min.
No, there is no direct train from Porto to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Vila Nova de Gaia and arriving at Madrid Sol via Coimbra-B, Salamanca and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 h 3 min.
The distance between Porto and Madrid is 421 km. The road distance is 561.3 km.
The best way to get from Porto to Madrid without a car is to bus which takes 8 h 25 min and costs .
It takes approximately 4 h 21 min to get from Porto to Madrid, including transfers.
Porto to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Oporto station.
Porto to Madrid train services, operated by Portuguese Railways (CP), depart from Vila Nova de Gaia station.
The best way to get from Porto to Madrid is to fly which takes 4 h 21 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8 h 25 min, you could also train, which costs and takes 10 h 3 min.
The quickest flight from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 10 min.
Porto to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid station.
- Distance: 263.2 miles
- Duration: 4 h 21 min
What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Madrid, Spain?
Air Europa, Iberia and two other airlines fly from Porto to Madrid hourly. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Porto to Madrid twice daily. Tickets cost $35 - $60 and the journey takes 7 h 15 min. InterNorte also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Vigo to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $370
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $360
Flights from Vigo to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $280
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $240
Flights from Porto to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $240
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $190
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal, and spans over 2700km, with trains being split into four main types: regional 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 train stations connect to trains in Portugal's main 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.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Porto(Campanha) to Vigo-Guixar
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $27
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Vila Nova de Gaia to Coimbra-B
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $17
- Website
- cp.pt
- 2nd Class
- $9 - $13
- 1st Class
- $11 - $17
Train from Coimbra-B to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29 - $50
- Website
- cp.pt
Night train from Vilar Formoso to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- cp.pt
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Salamanca to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- renfe.com
Night train from Vilar Formoso to Madrid Chamartín Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- renfe.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Oporto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 707 200 512
- Website
- internorte.pt
Bus from Porto - Casa da Música to Madrid Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Schedules at
- internorte.pt
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Porto, Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+351) 258 454 303
- info@barquense.com
- Website
- barquense.com
Bus from Porto to Vilar Formoso
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Schedules at
- barquense.com
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Madrid is 1 h ahead of Porto. It is currently 4:53 AM in Porto and 5:53 AM in Madrid.
Porto to Madrid train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Madrid-Chamartin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Madrid is 561 km. It takes approximately 5 h 26 min to drive from Porto to Madrid.
Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia and TAP Portugal offer flights from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport.
Book your Porto to Madrid bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 3655+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $53 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Porto and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Porto to Porto Airport is to Metro which takes 29 min and costs .