There are 8 ways to get from Porto to Madrid by bus, train, rideshare, car, plane or towncar
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
Bus, train • 7h 25m
40€ - 83€
Cheapest option
Fly from Porto • 4h 23m
20€ - 322€
6 alternative options
Bus • 8h
40€ - 60€
Train • 10h 16m
54€ - 74€
Rideshare • 6h 14m
23€ - 40€
Drive • 5h 27m
70€ - 110€
Train to Vigo, fly • 6h 5m
43€ - 167€
Towncar • 7h 57m
551€ - 702€
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The cheapest way to get from Porto to Madrid is to rideshare which costs 23€ - 40€ and takes 6h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Porto to Madrid is to fly which costs 20€ - 330€ and takes 4h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oporto and arriving at Madrid. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Porto to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Porto - Campanha and arriving at Sol via Vigo Guixar and Chamartin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Porto and Madrid is 421 km. The road distance is 562.7 km.
The best way to get from Porto to Madrid without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 25m and costs 35€ - 85€.
It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 Renfe Viajeros, depart from Porto - Campanha station.
The best way to get from Porto to Madrid is to bus which takes 8h and costs 40€ - 60€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 50€ - 75€ and takes 10h 16m, you could also fly, which costs 20€ - 330€ and takes 4h 23m.
- Distance: 421.2 km
- Duration: 7h 25m
What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Madrid, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Oporto to Madrid once daily. Tickets cost 40€ - 60€ and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porto to Madrid via Vigo Guixar, Madrid-Chamartin, and Chamartin in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 160€
Flights from Vigo to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 240€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 120€
Flights from Vigo to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 160€
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
Flights from Porto to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 160€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 110€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zamora to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 22€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Porto - Campanha to Vigo Guixar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vigo Guixar to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zamora to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 55€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 23€ - 30€
- Promo+
- 29€ - 31€
- Flexible
- 40€ - 55€
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Porto, Porto to Zamora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 22€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are 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
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- alsa.com
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to 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
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 40€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Phone
- (+351) 220971653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Porto Airport to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 550€ - 700€
- More information at
- VMTransfers
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The quickest flight from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Porto to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid station.
Madrid is 1h ahead of Porto. It is currently 4:29 AM in Porto and 5:29 AM in Madrid.
Porto to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Chamartin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Madrid is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 Omio and Busbud.
There are 3960+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Porto to Porto Airport is to subway which takes 27 min and costs 1€ - 2€.