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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Porto to Ávila
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£40
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 55 m
Buses on 18 Sept
1
Distance
333 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Porto to Ávila is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Ávila will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
Fast coaches
To travel from Porto to Ávila you need to make at least one change.
1:505h55Porto7:45Ávila£401One-way1 change
- 1:505h55Porto7:45Ávila£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Porto to Ávila
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Porto to Ávila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 333 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price | £79 Average Price | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 36m Average total duration 22h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Ávila is a coach with an average price of £40.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Ávila:
A coach is £29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Ávila costing on average £69.
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Ávila costing on average £79.
The fastest way to travel from Porto to Ávila is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 52m.
Train takes on average 22h 6m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Porto and Ávila including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £33. The journey takes 6h 52m versus 4h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Porto to Ávila bus times
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Ávila coaches for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50 Porto | 5h55 | 7:45 Ávila | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Porto to Ávila coaches with Omio?
Alsa as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer coaches services from Porto to Ávila.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Porto to Ávila.
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Porto to Ávila.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Porto to Ávila.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Porto to Ávila.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Porto to Ávila.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Porto to Ávila
Portugal
Spain
Buses from Porto to Ávila run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:50, the last at 01:50. The fastest coach covers the 333 km distance in 5h 55m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £17
Distance 333 km |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 1:50 |
Last bus 1:50 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £17
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Porto to ÁvilaYou can travel by bus between Porto to Ávila with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
7h 14m
Cheapest Alsa Price
£13
Alsa frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
What's included in each class
Compare Alsa classes and the amenities included in each one.
BlaBlaCar Bus
About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
5h 55m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£40
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
What's included in each class
Compare BlaBlaCar Bus classes and the amenities included in each one.
Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to Ávila
Things to do in Ávila
Discover the best of Ávila — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ávila trip today.
- Recommended
Museo de la Catedral de Ávila
Museum within the cathedral complex displaying religious art, sculpture, metalwork and objects that illuminate the city’s ecclesiastical history.
- Recommended
Museo de Santa Teresa
Museum dedicated to Saint Teresa, presenting documents, devotional art and context for her life and reforming work in Ávila.
- Recommended
Museo de Ávila
Provincial museum in the Casa de los Deanes, featuring archaeology, fine arts and local heritage from prehistory to the modern era.
- Must visit
Muralla de Ávila
Walkable medieval walls with ramparts and towers giving sweeping views over Ávila and close-up insight into the city’s defences.
- Recommended
Plaza del Mercado Chico
Elegant central square lined with arcades and historic buildings, ideal for orientation, people-watching and access to nearby sights.
- Recommended
Plaza de la Catedral
Broad square beside the walls with a famous viewpoint towards the apse of the cathedral and one of Ávila’s best photo spots.
- Gluten-free
Chuletón de Ávila
Thick veal steak from Avileña-Negra Ibérica cattle, simply grilled. It is the city’s signature dish and a classic of local cattle-raising country.
- Gluten-free
Judías del Barco de Ávila
Slow-cooked white beans from El Barco de Ávila, often with chorizo, morcilla and pork. A hearty mountain stew tied closely to the province.
Sopa castellana
Rustic castilian soup of bread, garlic, paprika and egg, commonly enriched with ham stock or cured ham. A traditional cold-weather staple in Ávila.
Restaurante El Almacén
Historic traditional restaurant known for chuletón de Ávila and Castilian classics in an old-fashioned, central dining room.
Restaurante Las Cancelas
Refined Castilian cooking in a historic cellar atmosphere, with local meats, seasonal produce and a more polished dining experience.
La Flor de Castilla
Classic spot for Yemas de Santa Teresa and other local pastries, ideal for a sweet stop and coffee in the old city.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Spain: lodging and meals are usually cheaper than Madrid, while tourist-area dining costs a bit more. Walking keeps local transport costs low.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for a simple meal or tapas.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45-70 per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafés. Taxi tips are optional; rounding up is common.
AVILABUS
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.10
- Day pass
- None
To the city centre
Estación De Autobuses, Ávila -> Plaza del Mercado Chico, Ávila
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- The official AVILABUS app shows real-time bus arrivals in Ávila.
- Cash payment is accepted on board; the operator states the maximum change given on the bus is €5.
FAQs: Porto to Ávila coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Ávila by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ávila, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Porto to Ávila can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Porto to Ávila is £40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Porto to Ávila is 5h 55m to travel the 333 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Porto to Ávila leaves at 1:50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Porto to Ávila leaves at 1:50.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Porto to Ávila with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Porto to Ávila, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for the best way to get you to Ávila. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Porto and Ávila and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Ávila from Porto is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Porto and Ávila including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Porto to Ávila:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Porto to Ávila for coach company Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Porto to Ávila depends on the coach companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Porto to Ávila.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Porto to Ávila:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Porto to Ávila:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Porto to Ávila. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Porto to Ávila with the following coach company: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Porto to Ávila with the following coach company: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Porto to Ávila with the following coach company: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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