There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Porto by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Fly from Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane ZRH - OPO
5h 28m€61–218Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhãbus BlaBlaCar Bus
26h 45m€194–313Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Pontevedratrain Alv
- Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
29h 40m€375–649Drive 1,866.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Portocar 1,866.8 km
19h 13m€336–485Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BSL - OPO
6h 28m€72–285Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane GVA - OPO
8h 16m€138–409Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Porto - Hospital de São Joãobus Linha Lyon Express
32h 9m€97–137Train, bus via Lausanne
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Portobus FlixBus N1157
32h 15m€222–332
Zurich to Porto by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Porto is to fly which costs €60 - €220 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Porto is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €60 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Porto. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Porto - Hospital de São João via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Porto. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Porto Campanha via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Pontevedra and Redondela De Galicia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.
The distance between Zurich and Porto is 1555 km. The road distance is 1866.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Porto without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 45m and costs €190 - €320.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Zurich to Porto, including transfers.
Zurich to Porto bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Porto train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Porto is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €650 and takes 29h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 32h 9m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Porto, Portugal?
easyJet, TAP Portugal, and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Porto Campanha via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Pontevedra, and Redondela De Galicia in around 29h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Basel to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Porto bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Porto is 1h behind Zurich. It is currently 3:17 PM in Zurich and 2:17 PM in Porto.
Zurich to Porto train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Porto is 1867 km. It takes approximately 19h 13m to drive from Zurich to Porto.
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