The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Porto
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
13 h 47 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Porto will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 7 buses that leave Santander for Porto every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 472 km distance in an average of 13 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 40 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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Compare coach and flight for Santander to Porto
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 472 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £244 Average Price |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santander to Porto bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Porto coaches for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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Normal+ Normal | 02:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 15h45 | 18:30 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 02:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 13h14 | 15:59 Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 02:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 15h40 | 18:25 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 02:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 17h59 | 20:44 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:25 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 10h50 | 19:15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 10:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 14h44 | 01:14 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 10:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 14h29 | 01:14 Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Porto
Buses from Santander to Porto run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 472 km distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 472 km |
Average bus duration 9h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 14m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Santander to PortoYou can travel by bus between Santander to Porto with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santander to Porto coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Porto 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 Porto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Santander, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, Santander, Estación de Autobuses and Santander. When arriving in Porto, you can end your trip in coach stations like Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã, Porto and Porto, Aliados.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, which is located around 5 miles (8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Santander and Porto
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetaria Terminal (in the station)
- Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km)
- Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 205, 206, 207 Metro: A, B, C, E Train: Urban, Regional
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