There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Porto by plane, train, bus, night train 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 Budapest • 6h 48m
7 alternative options
Train to Vienna, fly • 8h 57m
Train, bus • 31h 8m
Train • 41h 39m
Night train, bus • 43h 33m
Bus • 45h 35m
Bus via Metz • 46h
Drive • 27h 8m
Budapest to Porto by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Porto is to train and fly which costs 33 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Porto is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs 25 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Porto. However, there are services departing from Budapest Népliget bus station and arriving at Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Porto. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Porto - Campanha via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants and Vigo Guixar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 39m.
The distance between Budapest and Porto is 2341 km. The road distance is 2890.3 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Porto without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 8m and costs 110 000 Ft - 180 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Budapest to Porto, including transfers.
Budapest to Porto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.
Budapest to Porto train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Porto is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs 25 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 140 000 Ft - 200 000 Ft and takes 41h 39m, you could also bus, which costs 90 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft and takes 45h 35m.
- Distance: 2341.2 km
- Duration: 6h 48m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Porto, Portugal?
Ryanair, Lufthansa and easyJet fly from Budapest Nepliget bus station to Porto 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest Kelenföld train station to Porto via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, and Vigo Guixar in around 41h 39m.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Budapest to Porto via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €650
Flights from Vienna to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
Flights from Vienna to Porto via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest to Porto via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €650
Flights from Vienna to Porto via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €400
Flights from Budapest to Porto via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €400
Flights from Vienna to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Budapest to Porto via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
Flights from Budapest to Porto via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna to Porto via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €13
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €31 - €37
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Kelenfold Train Station to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- 1st Class
- €29 - €33
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from München Hbf to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120 - €140
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €130
- Rail 1st Class
- €140 - €200
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Vigo Guixar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vigo Guixar to Porto - Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €180 - €250
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +34 988 590 210
- info@iberocoach.com
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Bordeaux to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- http://www.iberocoach.com/en/home-2/
- Website
- https://iberocoach.diagram.net/en/
Bus from Zürich to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €170
- Website
- http://www.iberocoach.com/en/home-2/
- Website
- https://iberocoach.diagram.net/en/
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lausanne to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140 - €200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lausanne to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €150 - €220
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Budapest - Népliget to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- (+351) 258 454 303
- info@barquense.com
- Website
- barquense.pt
Bus from Metz to Porto - São João Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €120
- Schedules at
- barquense.pt
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Budapest to Porto bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã station.
Porto is 1h behind Budapest. It is currently 7:32 PM in Budapest and 6:32 PM in Porto.
Budapest to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porto - Campanha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Porto is 2890 km. It takes approximately 27h 8m to drive from Budapest to Porto.
Book your Budapest to Porto bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 5238+ hotels available in Porto. Prices start at €31 per night.