- Must visit
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
10 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
20 m
Buses on 19 Sept
2
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 2 buses from Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 29 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 30 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.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 29 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (33m by bus vs 39m by car) and save roughly £4 compared to fuel and tolls (£3 vs £8). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:30 Sao Joao da Madeira | 0h40 | 19:10 Porto | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Sao Joao da Madeira | 0h30 | 19:50 Porto | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 10:50 Sao Joao da Madeira | 0h30 | 11:20 Porto | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto run on average 3 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 29 km distance in 30m.
Distance 29 km |
Average bus duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Porto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Porto trip today.
Major contemporary art museum in a landscaped park. Visit for Portuguese and international modern art in a calm setting.
Historic prison building showing Portuguese photography from the nineteenth century onwards. Admission is normally free.
Museum on Portuguese discoveries and maritime trade with full-scale scenes and interactive displays, suitable for families and first-time visitors.
Steep medieval quarter by the Douro with colourful houses, river views and lively lanes. Ideal for walking and classic Porto atmosphere.
Terraced riverside garden with one of Porto’s best skyline viewpoints. Popular at sunset and easy to combine with the upper bridge walk.
Large urban park leading to the Atlantic coast. Excellent for walks, cycling, birdlife and a break from the busy historic centre.
Porto’s iconic sandwich layered with cured meats and steak, covered in melted cheese and a rich beer-based sauce, usually served with chips.
A slow-cooked tripe and white bean stew with pork, sausages and vegetables, strongly linked to Porto’s historic working-class cooking.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potato, then topped with cheese. Bacalhau dishes are central to Portuguese tradition and widely loved in Porto.
Historic riverside restaurant known for roast meats, game and old-school Porto cooking in a characterful dining room.
Elegant contemporary restaurant serving refined Portuguese dishes and tasting menus in a calm central setting.
Long-established seafood restaurant by the coast, popular for grilled fish, shellfish and a relaxed Matosinhos atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe; rooms, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in Lisbon or many other major European city breaks.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; cafés often just round up. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
Official public transport app
Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã -> Trindade, Porto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sao Joao da Madeira 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.

Most Sao Joao da Madeira to Porto buses use the São João da Madeira, Avenida Doutor Renato Araújo to Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro. Use this guide to compare Sao Joao da Madeira and Porto bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
São João da Madeira, Avenida Doutor Renato Araújo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at São João da Madeira, Avenida Doutor Renato Araújo. ATMs are available at São João da Madeira, Avenida Doutor Renato Araújo.
Ticket office support is available at São João da Madeira, Avenida Doutor Renato Araújo.
Available at São João da Madeira, Avenida Doutor Renato Araújo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at São João da Madeira, Avenida Doutor Renato Araújo: Limited accessibility features.
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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need