How to travel from Lisbon to Porto

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Porto

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a flight costs an average of $70.

Distance: 170 miles (274 km)

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$28

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$10

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$271

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3h 59m

Average total duration

3h 29m

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3h 47m

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3h 17m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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from Lisbon to Porto

How to get from Lisbon to Porto by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Rede Expressos
    9:00 AM3h30
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    12:30 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Citi Express
    6:00 PM3h30
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    9:30 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1938
    11:45 PM0h55
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    12:40 AMPorto Airport
    $1921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Comboios De PortugalIC 721
    9:39 AM3h04
    Lisbon - Oriente
    12:43 PMPorto - Campanhã
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 721
    9:30 AM3h13
    Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
    12:43 PMPorto - Campanhã
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Comboios De PortugalIC 621
    11:39 AM3h04
    Lisbon - Oriente
    2:43 PMPorto - Campanhã
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3125
    9:50 AM4h20
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    2:10 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    8:00 AM3h15
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:15 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Rede Expressos
    8:30 AM3h15
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:45 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1922
    8:00 AM1h00
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    9:00 AMPorto Airport
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1920
    7:00 AM1h10
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    8:10 AMPorto Airport
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1926
    10:00 AM1h10
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    11:10 AMPorto Airport
    $3391One-way
    0 transfers

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General Information about the journey from Lisbon to Porto

Porto is 310 km north of Lisbon. The quickest journey is by plane, with flights departing from Lisbon Portala Airport and arriving at Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport roughly an hour later, but with the checking-in time being one to two hours before the flight, it would probably be quicker to travel by train. There are two types of train services for Porto, the Alfa Pendular and the Intercity. The Alfa Pendular trains offer a first class service, being quicker, more comfortable and with better facilities. The Intercity trains are quite basic and some of the carriages still in operation are quite old. Bus services are almost as quick as the trains, but you can never be sure of traffic or diversions.

How to get from Lisbon to Porto

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Lisbon to Porto there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 95,70% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Lisbon to Porto. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Porto

Travel to Porto easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Porto.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Porto including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Porto is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Porto:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Porto costing on average $13 (€11).

A bus is $65 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Porto costing on average $70 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Porto is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Porto take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

The distance from Lisbon to Porto is approximately 170 miles (274 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Porto is:
  • Around 129 buses per day.
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 27 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Porto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Porto:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Porto - Campanhã.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Porto, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Porto by train.
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Citi Express, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar to go to Porto by bus.
  • Travel with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, azores airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Porto by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Porto with the following travel companies:
  • 33 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
  • 120 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Citi Express, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Rodonotre, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Porto often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Vigo, Barcelona, Aveiro. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Porto and these popular destinations at a great price.
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