There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Porto by train, bus, towncar, car or plane
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
Train, bus, towncar • 9h 48m
Cheapest option
Bus • 10h 50m
5 alternative options
Bus via León • 10h 45m
Drive • 6h 14m
Fly Santander to Porto • 6h 13m
Bus to Bilbao, fly to Porto • 6h 16m
Santander to Porto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Porto is to bus via León which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Porto is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €50 - €280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander and arriving at Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Santander and Porto is 683 km. The road distance is 642.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Porto without a car is to train and bus and towncar which takes 9h 48m and costs €230 - €300.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Santander to Porto, including transfers.
Santander to Porto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Porto is to bus via León which takes 10h 45m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €50 - €280 and takes 6h 13m.
Santander to Porto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã station.
Porto is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 6:45 AM in Santander and 5:45 AM in Porto.
- Distance: 682.6 km
- Duration: 9h 48m
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Porto, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Santander to Porto via Leon in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Iberia, Ryanair and Volotea fly from Santander to Porto 4 times a day.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Bilbao to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Bilbao to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €370
Flights from Bilbao to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €420
Flights from Bilbao to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €420
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €600
Flights from Bilbao to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Bilbao to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €370
Flights from Bilbao to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €420
Flights from Bilbao to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €420
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao to Porto via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €260
Flights from Bilbao to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €410
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander to Porto via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €450
Flights from Santander to Porto via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €450
Flights from Santander to Porto via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bilbao to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €170
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- 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
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).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Valladolid to Bragança
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- 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 Valladolid to Braganca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Leon to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- 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 Santander to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- (+351) 220971653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Bragança to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €200 - €240
- More information at
- VMTransfers
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Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Porto is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Santander to Porto.
Book your Santander to Porto bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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