- Must visit
Museu de José Malhoa
Museum dedicated to José Malhoa, showing Portuguese painting from the 19th and 20th centuries in a pleasant park setting.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 7 m
Buses on 05 Sept
40
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Porto to Caldas da Rainha is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Caldas da Rainha will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 40 buses from Porto to Caldas da Rainha, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.



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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Porto to Caldas da Rainha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a flight costs an average of £99.
Distance: 199 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £99 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Caldas da Rainha:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Caldas da Rainha costing on average £18.
A coach is £91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Caldas da Rainha costing on average £99.
Other travel options to Caldas da Rainha take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 11m.
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Caldas da Rainha coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 · 16 | 0:50 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h05 | 8:55 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
53 · 16 | 1:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h40 | 8:55 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
11 · 8 | 2:00 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h20 | 6:20 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
11 · 8 | 2:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h50 | 6:20 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
12 · 2 | 5:45 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h10 | 9:55 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
12 · 2 | 6:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h40 | 9:55 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
11 · 57 | 7:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h40 | 11:55 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 11:55 Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:30 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h00 | 12:30 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
36 · 7 | 8:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h20 | 11:50 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h30 | 12:30 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
10+ 16 | 9:15 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h15 | 13:30 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
10+ 7 | 9:45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h05 | 13:50 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
49 · 16 | 10:00 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h45 | 14:45 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h25 | 13:25 Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 change | |
15 · 16 | 10:05 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h40 | 14:45 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h15 | 13:30 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h50 | 15:40 Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h15 | 14:45 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
4 · 7 | 11:50 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h45 | 16:35 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
11 · 15 | 12:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h50 | 15:50 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
4 · 7 | 12:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h20 | 16:35 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 2h55 | 15:55 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
10 · 2 | 13:20 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 3h50 | 17:10 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
27 · 15 | 13:35 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h05 | 18:40 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:40 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h45 | 17:25 Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 change | |
10 · 2 | 13:45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h25 | 17:10 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
12+ 16 | 14:00 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h30 | 18:30 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 18:40 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h15 | 18:30 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h25 | 19:40 Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste | 1 change | |
11+ 5 | 15:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h50 | 19:20 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
15+ 30 | 15:50 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h50 | 20:40 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
49 · 16 | 16:00 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h15 | 20:15 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 20:40 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
75+ 36 | 17:00 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h25 | 21:25 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
49 · 36 | 17:00 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h25 | 21:25 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h15 | 20:15 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
36+ 52 | 17:00 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h25 | 21:25 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:30 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 2h55 | 21:25 Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Porto to Caldas da Rainha run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 199 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 199 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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Discover the best of Caldas da Rainha — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Caldas da Rainha trip today.
Museum dedicated to José Malhoa, showing Portuguese painting from the 19th and 20th centuries in a pleasant park setting.
Museum on Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro’s ceramics and illustration, essential for understanding the town’s artistic identity.
Contemporary art centre in a former palace, presenting rotating exhibitions and a strong programme of Portuguese modern art.
Large central park with ponds, trees and walking paths. It is ideal for a relaxed stroll beside the museum quarter.
Main market square known for open-air trading and lively local life. A strong place to feel the town’s everyday character.
Pleasant avenue lined with traditional buildings and shops, good for walking between the station, centre and thermal quarter.
Small buttery shortbread biscuits from Caldas da Rainha, linked to the old thermal hospital and long sold as the town’s signature sweet souvenir.
Traditional sponge cake from nearby Alfeizerão, famous in the West region for its soft centre and strong association with local convent baking.
Salted and dried cod, often grilled or baked with olive oil and potatoes. It is a staple in Caldas da Rainha and across central Portugal.
Elegant dining room serving refined Portuguese cuisine with strong seafood options and a polished atmosphere near the town centre.
Traditional Portuguese restaurant known for hearty regional dishes, seafood and grilled meats in a relaxed, local setting.
Well-known casual spot for fresh seafood and Portuguese staples, popular for generous portions and an unfussy atmosphere.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto. Hotels, meals and local transport are generally lower, though summer weekends and spa stays can raise prices.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafés.
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Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste -> Praça da Fruta, Caldas da Rainha
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Caldas da Rainha 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 Caldas da Rainha, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Caldas da Rainha buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Caldas Da Rainha, Rua Coronel Soeiro de Brito station pair, with some services arriving at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste. Use this guide to compare Porto and Caldas da Rainha bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste. ATMs are available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste.
Ticket office support is available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste.
Available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caldas da Rainha, Rodoviário do Oeste: Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
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