Lisbon to Porto by bus, train, flight, taxi from EUR 6

Lisbon to Porto Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+2h 47m	$493.10
Bus	Rede Expressos	Standard AC	00:30	03:45	$6.32	5.0
Bus	Rede Expressos	Standard AC	01:00	04:15	$22.32	5.0
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	01:24	04:20	$31.32
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	03:00	06:40	$33.15
Bus	Rede Expressos	Standard AC	05:15	08:45	$12.07	5.0
Flight	Azores Airlines	Business	05:55	11:10	$619.74
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	06:12	09:43	$48.01
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	06:30	09:43	$46.35
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	06:49	09:48	$56.98
Flight	TAP Portugal	Economy	07:05	08:00	$155.45
Flight	TAP Portugal	Economy	07:25	08:10	$101.73
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	07:42	10:55	$56.98
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	07:59	10:55	$56.98
Flight	TAP Portugal	Economy	08:15	09:00	$101.73
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	08:31	11:48	$56.98
Flight	TAP Portugal	Economy	08:50	09:50	$62.87
Train	Portuguese Railways	2nd Class	09:06	12:43	$32.35
Train	Portuguese Railways	1st class	09:22	12:43	$48.01
Train	Portuguese Railways	2nd Class	09:39	12:43	$31.32

How to get from Lisbon to Porto

When you want to get from Lisbon to Porto, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 682.43. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 6.96.

How much does it cost to get from Lisbon to Porto?

The cost of the trip from Lisbon to Porto varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Rede Expressos: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 6.96 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 682.43.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Lisbon to Porto:

Bus tickets - USD 6.86 to USD 37.72;
Train tickets - USD 13.72 to USD 65.15;
Plane tickets - USD 54.86 to USD 682.37;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 387.48 to USD 666.37.

How many trips per day are there between Lisbon and Porto?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 00:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:00. There are 202 available bus trips every day.
Flights from Lisbon to Porto depart during the day - there are approximately 31 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Lisbon to Porto any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Lisbon to Porto. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 54.86.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Lisbon to Porto

Air Europa, TAP Portugal, TAP Portugal

Buses

Taking a bus from Lisbon to Porto is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Porto. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 387.48.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

Transportation from Lisbon to Porto

Facts about the transport from Lisbon to Porto

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	45m
Earliest Departure	12:15 AM
Latest Departure	11:45 PM
Departures per day	241
Distance	638 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Europa, Blablacar Bus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, TAP Portugal, TAP Portugal

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