- 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 28 Oct
£21
Average ticket price on 28 Oct
£44
Fastest journey on 28 Oct
6 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 28 Oct
7 h 8 m
Trains on 28 Oct
22
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portimao to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portimao to Porto will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Portimao to Porto you need to make at least one change.
R 5907 · IC 674 · IC 529
R 5803 · IC 674 · IC 529
R 5905 · IC 674 · IC 529
IR 881 · IC 529 · IC 674
R 5905 · IC 672 · IC 723
R 5803 · AP 186
R 5901 · AP 182
IC 672 · AP 137 · R 5905
R 5907 · IC 674 · IC 529
R 5905 · AP 186Trains from Portimao to Porto run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 446 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 446 km |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Portimao to Porto trains for today, Tuesday 27 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 5801 · IC 672 · IC 723 | 7:23 Portimão | 15h20 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5801 · IC 672 · AP 137 | 7:23 Portimão | 13h25 | 20:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5801 · IC 670 · AP 133 | 7:23 Portimão | 9h25 | 16:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5903 · IC 670 · AP 133 | 8:40 Portimão | 8h08 | 16:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5903 · IC 672 · AP 137 | 8:40 Portimão | 12h08 | 20:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5903 · IC 672 · IC 723 | 8:40 Portimão | 14h03 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5903 · AP 186 | 8:40 Portimão | 13h08 | 21:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 5903 · IC 670 · AP 133 | 8:40 Portimão | 8h08 | 16:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
IR 881 · IC 672 · IC 723 | 10:50 Portimão | 11h53 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
IR 881 · IC 672 · AP 137 | 10:50 Portimão | 9h58 | 20:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
IR 881 · AP 186 | 10:50 Portimão | 10h58 | 21:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 881 · IC 674 · IC 529 | 10:50 Portimão | 14h53 | 1:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5905 · IC 672 · AP 137 | 13:40 Portimão | 7h08 | 20:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5905 · IC 672 · IC 723 | 13:40 Portimão | 9h03 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5905 · IC 672 · IC 723 | 13:40 Portimão | 9h03 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5905 · AP 186 | 13:40 Portimão | 8h08 | 21:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 5905 · IC 674 · IC 529 | 13:40 Portimão | 12h03 | 1:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5905 · IC 672 · AP 137 | 13:40 Portimão | 7h08 | 20:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5803 · AP 186 | 15:40 Portimão | 6h08 | 21:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 5803 · IC 674 · IC 529 | 15:40 Portimão | 10h03 | 1:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5803 · AP 186 | 15:40 Portimão | 6h08 | 21:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 5907 · IC 674 · IC 529 | 17:36 Portimão | 8h07 | 1:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5907 · IC 674 · IC 529 | 17:36 Portimão | 8h07 | 1:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 28 October | |||||
R 5901 · IC 670 · AP 133 | 6:38 Portimão | 10h10 | 16:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5901 · IC 672 · AP 137 | 6:38 Portimão | 14h10 | 20:48 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5901 · IC 672 · IC 723 | 6:38 Portimão | 16h05 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 2 changes | |
R 5901 · AP 182 | 6:38 Portimão | 6h10 | 12:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
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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 Portimao 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 Portimao to Porto trains use the Portimao to Porto - Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Porto - Sao Bento. Use this guide to compare Portimao and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Portimao has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Portimao.
Ticket office support is available at Portimao.
Available at Portimao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Portimao: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include NH Marina Portimão Resort, Jupiter Algarve Hotel, Hotel Da Rocha.
Mexilhoeira Grande is 6 km from Portimao city centre. Public transport options include:
Mexilhoeira Grande has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food options include: Restaurante Solar Do Farelo, Restaurante O Tasco
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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