There are 4 ways to get from Porto to Rio Douro by train, taxi, bus (Ave), 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Porto Sao Bento to Guimaraestrain 15171 / ...
- Take the taxi from Portela Arões to Rio Dourotaxi
2h 28m€48–69Bus (Ave)
cheapest- Take the bus from Porto - Pólo Universitário to Central de Camionagem de Cabeceiras de Bastobus 9105
3h 21m€9–14Drive 97.3 km
- Drive from Porto to Rio Dourocar 97.3 km
1h 8m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Porto to Rio Dourotaxi 97.3 km
1h 8m€110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porto to Rio Douro is to bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Porto to Rio Douro is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Porto to Rio Douro. However, there are services departing from Porto - Pólo Universitário and arriving at Riodouro - Cruzeiro via Central de Camionagem de Cabeceiras de Basto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Porto and Rio Douro is 101 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.
The best way to get from Porto to Rio Douro without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 28m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Porto to Rio Douro, including transfers.
Porto to Rio Douro bus services, operated by Ave Mobilidade, depart from Porto - Pólo Universitário station.
Porto to Rio Douro bus services, operated by Ave Mobilidade, arrive at Central de Camionagem de Cabeceiras de Basto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Rio Douro is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Porto to Rio Douro.
There are 785+ hotels available in Rio Douro.
What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Rio Douro, Braga, Portugal?
Ave Mobilidade operates a bus from Porto - Pólo Universitário to Central de Camionagem de Cabeceiras de Basto every 4 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Porto Sao Bento to Guimaraes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +351 253 009 900
- Website
- avemobilidade.pt
Bus from Porto - Pólo Universitário to Central de Camionagem de Cabeceiras de Basto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- avemobilidade.pt
- On board ticket
- €8–11
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Central Táxis de Guimarães
- Phone
- +351 253 525 252
- Website
- taxisunidos.pt
Táxis Guimarães
- Phone
- +351 917 324 213
Táxi Link
- Phone
- +351 229 766 025
- Website
- taxi-porto.com
Taxis Invicta
- Phone
- +351 225 076 400
- Website
- taxisinvicta.com
Taxis Porto
- Phone
- +351 220 997 336
- Website
- taxisporto.pt
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, Getting around the Cyclades, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.






