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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Madrid to Porto by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal7:30 AM7h29Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:59 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$481One-way0 transfers
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- Normal7:30 AM7h29Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:59 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$481One-way0 transfers
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UX11417:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:20 PMPorto Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
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- Normal7:30 AM8h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:30 PMPorto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro$481One-way0 transfers
441532:10 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:25 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$621One-way0 transfers- Normal10:00 AM7h54Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:54 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$731One-way0 transfers
- FR 548211:30 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 PMPorto Airport$2021One-way0 transfers
IB11537:40 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:00 PMPorto Airport$2181One-way0 transfers- IB5437:20 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport7:40 AMPorto Airport$2921One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Madrid to Porto?
There are several ways to travel to Porto from Madrid. You can use a train, bus, or plane, which all offer trips on a daily basis. The air distance between Madrid and Porto is 263 miles, and the road distance is 351 miles.
Which is the Cheapest Way to Get from Madrid to Porto?
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Porto is by taking a direct bus. A direct bus takes around 9 hours and 45 minutes to reach Porto, and buses are available every day. You should note that the ride usually includes ten stops, and the final stop will be at either the Porto Casa de Musica, R. De Alexandre Herculano, or Porto Campo 24 de Agosto. The main operators servicing this route are FlixBus and Eurolines.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Madrid to Porto?
The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Porto is by taking a flight. The air distance between these two cities is 263 miles, and the respective airports are accessible via public transportation. The departure airport will be Madrid Airport (MAD), and the plane will arrive into Porto Airport (OPO) after an hour long flight. Factoring in checkin, train trips, subway rides and changes, the entire travel time from the Madrid city center to the Porto city center will total just over four hours.
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Travel from Madrid to Porto by Train
You can travel by train from Madrid to Porto with the Trainline service, but there is no direct train on this route. The trains depart from Sol Station and stop at Chamartin, at which point you will need to transfer. From Chamartin, you will take a train to Vigo Guixar, and from there you will board the final train to Porto. Each of these trains is available at least once every day. With the two changes, it takes total of about 10 hours and 38 minutes to reach Porto from Madrid.
Travel from Madrid to Porto by Bus
Several bus services operate on this route, and the most popular are FlixBus and Eurolines. FlixBus tends to be the most popular operator for this route, since it usually offers the cheapest and fastest options. A bus ride from Madrid to Porto with FlixBus will take roughly 8 hours and 40 minutes. Rides offered by Eurolines can take up to 15 hours. Most of the buses stop at R. De Alexandre Herculano, Porto Campo 24 de Agosto, or Casa da Musica in Porto.
Travel from Madrid to Porto by Plane
Traveling by plane is the best option for people who prefer short travel times, as it takes just over an hour to fly from Madrid to Porto. It is also worth noting that flights on this route can be quite inexpensive, especially if you book your trip early. Some airlines servicing this route include Air Europa, Ryanair, Tap Air Portugal, and Iberia. Flights are available on a daily basis. Travelers should remember that they will need to factor in extra time for trains and subway rides to Madrid Airport (MAD) from the Madrid city center.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Porto:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Porto costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Porto as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
- Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Porto by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe to go to Porto by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum, TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express, PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Porto by flight.
- 15 direct buses per day with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express.
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