- 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 15 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 34 m
Trains on 15 Sept
14
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pombal to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pombal to Porto will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 14 trains from Pombal to Porto, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 37 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.
R 23401
R 4513 · R 4615 · U 15631
R 4501 · R 4605 · U 15615
IC 721
IC 523
AP 121
IC 721
IC 529
IC 731
IC 523Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pombal to Porto 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 coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 137 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Pombal to Porto:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pombal to Porto costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Pombal to Porto trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 731 | 19:08 Pombal station | 1h35 | 20:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 515 · AP 186 | 20:10 Pombal station | 1h38 | 21:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IC 723 | 21:05 Pombal station | 1h38 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
R 23401 | 22:25 Pombal station | 2h30 | 0:55 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 529 | 23:38 Pombal station | 1h35 | 1:13 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4501 · R 4605 · U 15615 | 6:47 Pombal station | 2h52 | 9:39 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
IC 521 | 8:05 Pombal station | 1h38 | 9:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
AP 121 | 9:27 Pombal station | 1h28 | 10:55 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4511 · AP 123 | 9:38 Pombal station | 2h10 | 11:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IC 721 | 11:08 Pombal station | 1h35 | 12:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4513 · R 4615 · U 15631 | 11:35 Pombal station | 3h04 | 14:39 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
IC 621 | 13:06 Pombal station | 1h37 | 14:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 513 · R 4619 · AP 133 | 14:10 Pombal station | 2h38 | 16:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
IC 523 | 17:06 Pombal station | 1h37 | 18:43 Porto - Campanhã | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Pombal to Porto run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 0:27 |
Last train 23:50 |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pombal 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 Pombal to Porto trains use the Pombal to Porto - Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Porto - Sao Bento. Use this guide to compare Pombal and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pombal has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Pombal.
ATMs are available at Pombal.
Available at Pombal: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pombal.
Lourical is 19 km from Pombal city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lourical has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lourical.
Albergaria dos Doze is 14 km from Pombal city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Albergaria dos Doze has practical services for this route, including Dining and ATM.
Food and drink options are available at Albergaria dos Doze.
ATMs are available at Albergaria dos Doze.
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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