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Museu de Portimão
Excellent local museum in a former sardine canning factory. Visit for Portimão’s fishing heritage, archaeology and strong industrial setting.
Cheapest price on 28 Oct
£31
Average ticket price on 28 Oct
£49
Fastest journey on 28 Oct
5 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 28 Oct
6 h 52 m
Trains on 28 Oct
20
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto to Portimao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Portimao will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Porto to Portimao you need to make at least one change.
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 512 · IC 574
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5914
IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5912
IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5908
IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5802
AP 180 · IR 880
AP 184 · R 5912
AP 130 · IC 570 · R 5904
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5914
AP 184 · R 5914Trains from Porto to Portimao run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 446 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 446 km |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 1:14 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Porto to Portimao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AP 130 · IC 570 · R 5906 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 9h14 | 15:54 Portimão | 2 changes | |
AP 130 · IC 570 · R 5904 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 7h14 | 13:54 Portimão | 2 changes | |
AP 130 · IC 570 · R 5908 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 11h14 | 17:54 Portimão | 2 changes | |
AP 130 · IC 570 · R 5802 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 12h18 | 18:58 Portimão | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5908 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h09 | 17:54 Portimão | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5912 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 12h13 | 20:58 Portimão | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5802 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 10h13 | 18:58 Portimão | 2 changes | |
IC 730 · IC 572 · R 5910 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 11h12 | 19:57 Portimão | 2 changes | |
AP 120 · IC 572 · R 5802 | 9:40 Porto - Campanhã | 9h18 | 18:58 Portimão | 2 changes | |
AP 120 · IC 572 · R 5912 | 9:40 Porto - Campanhã | 11h18 | 20:58 Portimão | 2 changes | |
AP 120 · IC 572 · R 5910 | 9:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h17 | 19:57 Portimão | 2 changes | |
AP 120 · IC 572 · R 5908 | 9:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h14 | 17:54 Portimão | 2 changes | |
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 512 · IC 574 | 12:50 Porto - Campanhã | 9h19 | 22:09 Portimão | 4 changes | |
AP 184 · R 5912 | 14:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h18 | 20:58 Portimão | 1 change | |
AP 184 · R 5914 | 14:40 Porto - Campanhã | 7h29 | 22:09 Portimão | 1 change | |
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5914 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h24 | 22:09 Portimão | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 28 October | |||||
AP 180 · R 5906 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 10h14 | 15:54 Portimão | 1 change | |
AP 180 · R 5908 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 12h14 | 17:54 Portimão | 1 change | |
AP 180 · IR 880 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 5h57 | 11:37 Portimão | 1 change | |
AP 180 · R 5904 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h14 | 13:54 Portimão | 1 change | |
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Excellent local museum in a former sardine canning factory. Visit for Portimão’s fishing heritage, archaeology and strong industrial setting.
Contemporary art venue hosting temporary exhibitions in the old quarter. Worth visiting for changing programmes and a modern cultural stop.
Small archaeology display linked to the Alcalar megalithic site. Worth seeing for context on prehistoric remains in the Portimão area.
Portimão’s best-known beach area with golden cliffs, broad sands and a lively seafront promenade. Ideal for walks, views and sunset stops.
Elegant marina area with promenades, boats and estuary views. Worth visiting for an easy waterside walk between the beach and town.
Busy riverside square by the Arade, lined with palms and public spaces. A practical base for strolling the waterfront and old centre.
Grilled sardines, a summer Algarve staple, simply seasoned and cooked over charcoal. Closely tied to Portimão’s fishing heritage and local festivals.
A rich fish stew from the Portimão area, layered with local fish, potatoes and peppers. It is one of the city’s signature traditional dishes.
Boiled whelks dressed with olive oil, oregano and lemon. A classic Algarve snack or starter, especially popular in coastal taverns and beer bars.
Established riverside dining room specialising in fresh local fish and shellfish, with a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Popular traditional seafood restaurant by the river, known for grilled fish, cataplana and classic Algarve flavours in a relaxed setting.
Well-known casual spot in Alvor for grilled fish and Portuguese staples, with a lively traditional feel and dependable local cooking.
Moderate for the Algarve: stays rise in summer, but dining and local buses remain reasonable versus pricier resort areas.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxi fares are often rounded up; small change is fine in cafés.
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Most Porto to Portimao trains use the Porto - Campanhã to Portimao station pair, with some services arriving at Mexilhoeira Grande. Use this guide to compare Porto and Portimao train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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
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