- 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 20 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
5 h 34 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
7 h 10 m
Trains on 20 Sept
6
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Badajoz to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Badajoz to Porto will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Badajoz to Porto you need to make at least one change.
R 486 · R 3401
R 482 · IC 523
R 482 · R 3401
R 482 · IC 731
R 486 · IC 529
R 482 · IC 523
R 486 · R 3401
R 486 · IC 529
R 482 · IC 731
R 482 · IC 723Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 289 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Badajoz to Porto:
A train is £24 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Badajoz to Porto costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £38. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Badajoz to Porto trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 482 · IC 529 | 14:09 Badajoz station | 12h04 | 1:13 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 482 · IC 723 | 14:09 Badajoz station | 9h34 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 482 · IC 527 | 14:09 Badajoz station | 7h34 | 20:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 482 · IC 523 | 14:09 Badajoz station | 5h34 | 18:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 486 · IC 529 | 19:41 Badajoz station | 6h32 | 1:13 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change |
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Trains from Badajoz to Porto run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 19:41 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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.
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Porto - Campanhã -> Trindade, Porto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Badajoz to Porto by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Porto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Badajoz to Porto trains use the Badajoz to Porto - Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas. Use this guide to compare Badajoz and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Badajoz is 1 km from Badajoz city centre. Public transport options include:
Badajoz has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Badajoz.
Ticket office support is available at Badajoz.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Badajoz: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Badajoz.
Porto - Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto - Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Casa Aleixo, Restaurante Madureira
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Campanhã. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Campanhã. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Campanhã: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Palácio do Freixo, AC Hotel Porto, Vila Galé Porto, Hotel Poveira.
Porto - Sao Bento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Abadia do Porto, Café Santiago, The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Sao Bento: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, Hotel Teatro.
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