There are 6 ways to get from Lisbon to Porto by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to rideshare, which costs 11€ - 23€ and takes 3h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to train which costs 23€ - 35€ and takes 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Porto. However, there are services departing from Rossio and arriving at Porto via Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Lisbon and Porto is 274 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Porto without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs 23€ - 35€.
The train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Lisbon to Porto bus services, operated by RenEX, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.
Lisbon to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs 23€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 16€ - 24€ and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs 35€ - 120€ and takes 2h 50m.
- Distance: 274.2 km
- Duration: 2h 46m
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Porto, Portugal?
Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas every 2 hours. Tickets cost 23€ - 35€ and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, RenEX operates a bus from Lisboa Oriente to Porto every 3 hours. Tickets cost 15€ - 22€ and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 200€
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban 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 connect to trains in Portugal's 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. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 23€ - 35€
- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Oriente to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- RenEX
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Oriente to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Oriente to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 18€
- Website
- Citi Express
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lisbon, Lisbon to Porto, Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 21€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 23€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Lisbon to Porto bus services, operated by RenEX, arrive at Porto station.
Lisbon to Porto train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Porto is 311 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lisbon to Porto.
TAP Portugal offers flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport.
There are 4838+ hotels available in Porto. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to subway which takes 17 min and costs 1€ - 6€.