- 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
£19
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caldas da Rainha to Porto will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Caldas da Rainha to Porto you need to make at least one change.
R 6455 · R 4633 · U 15659
R 6455 · IC 723
R 6451 · IC 721
IR 801 · IC 521
R 6455 · R 3401
R 6451 · IC 721
IR 805 · AP 127
R 6451 · AP 182
IR 801 · IC 521
IR 801 · AP 131Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Caldas da Rainha to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £50.
Distance: 199 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £138 Average Price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Caldas da Rainha to Porto trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 801 · AP 131 | 6:13 Caldas da Rainha | 3h35 | 9:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 801 · IC 521 | 6:13 Caldas da Rainha | 3h30 | 9:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 801 · AP 121 | 6:13 Caldas da Rainha | 4h42 | 10:55 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 801 · R 4607 | 6:13 Caldas da Rainha | 4h27 | 10:40 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6451 · AP 125 | 9:22 Caldas da Rainha | 5h26 | 14:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6451 · IC 721 | 9:22 Caldas da Rainha | 3h21 | 12:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6451 · AP 182 | 9:22 Caldas da Rainha | 3h26 | 12:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6451 · IC 621 | 9:22 Caldas da Rainha | 5h21 | 14:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 805 · IC 731 | 16:25 Caldas da Rainha | 4h18 | 20:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 805 · AP 137 | 16:25 Caldas da Rainha | 4h23 | 20:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 805 · AP 127 | 16:25 Caldas da Rainha | 3h23 | 19:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 805 · AP 186 | 16:25 Caldas da Rainha | 5h23 | 21:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6455 · R 3401 | 19:06 Caldas da Rainha | 5h39 | 0:45 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6455 · AP 129 | 19:06 Caldas da Rainha | 3h42 | 22:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6455 · IC 723 | 19:06 Caldas da Rainha | 3h37 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6455 · R 4633 · U 15659 | 19:06 Caldas da Rainha | 5h28 | 0:34 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Caldas da Rainha to Porto run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 19:13 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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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 Caldas da Rainha 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 Caldas da Rainha to Porto trains use the Caldas da Rainha to Porto - Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Porto - Sao Bento. Use this guide to compare Caldas da Rainha and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Caldas da Rainha has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Caldas da Rainha.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Caldas da Rainha. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Caldas da Rainha. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Caldas da Rainha: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Caldas da Rainha: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caldas da Rainha.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristal Caldas, Sana Silver Coast Hotel, Hotel Dona Leonor.
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.
Contumil is 3 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Contumil has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Contumil.
ATMs are available at Contumil.
Accessibility facilities are available at Contumil.
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