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Palácio da Galeria
Municipal museum site in a historic palace, presenting Tavira’s archaeology and local history in a central and elegant setting.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£33
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£39
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
6 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
6 h 49 m
Trains on 30 Aug
25
Distance
455 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto to Tavira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Tavira will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Porto to Tavira you need to make at least one change.
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5717
IC 522 · IC 572 · R 5715
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5717
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5717
IC 522 · IC 572 · R 5715
AP 180 · IR 881
AP 180 · IR 881
AP 184 · R 5911
AP 180 · IR 881
AP 184 · R 5911Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Tavira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £56.
Distance: 455 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£38 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Porto to Tavira trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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AP 180 · IR 881 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h53 | 12:33 Conceição | 1 change | |
AP 180 · IR 881 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h47 | 12:27 Porta Nova | 1 change | |
AP 180 · R 5905 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 9h51 | 15:31 Porta Nova | 1 change | |
AP 180 · IR 881 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h43 | 12:23 Tavira station | 1 change | |
AP 180 · R 5709 | 5:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h51 | 14:31 Porta Nova | 1 change | |
IC 570 · R 5905 · AP 130 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h51 | 15:31 Porta Nova | 2 changes | |
IC 570 · R 5709 · AP 130 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 7h55 | 14:35 Conceição | 2 changes | |
IC 570 · R 5709 · AP 130 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 7h51 | 14:31 Porta Nova | 2 changes | |
IC 570 · R 5711 · AP 130 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 9h51 | 16:31 Porta Nova | 2 changes | |
IC 570 · R 5709 · AP 130 | 6:40 Porto - Campanhã | 7h48 | 14:28 Tavira station | 2 changes | |
IC 522 · IC 572 · R 5715 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h50 | 18:35 Conceição | 2 changes | |
IC 522 · IC 572 · R 5715 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h43 | 18:28 Tavira station | 2 changes | |
IC 522 · IC 572 · R 5715 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h46 | 18:31 Porta Nova | 2 changes | |
IC 522 · IC 572 · R 5911 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 12h48 | 21:33 Porta Nova | 2 changes | |
IC 522 · IC 572 · R 5907 | 8:45 Porto - Campanhã | 10h46 | 19:31 Porta Nova | 2 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 516 · IC 574 · R 4668 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 10h04 | 22:49 Conceição | 4 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 516 · IC 574 · R 5717 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 10h00 | 22:45 Porta Nova | 4 changes | |
IC 524 · IC 516 · IC 574 · R 5717 | 12:45 Porto - Campanhã | 9h57 | 22:42 Tavira station | 4 changes | |
AP 184 · R 5911 | 14:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h53 | 21:33 Porta Nova | 1 change | |
AP 184 · R 5911 | 14:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h50 | 21:30 Tavira station | 1 change | |
AP 184 · R 5911 | 14:40 Porto - Campanhã | 6h57 | 21:37 Conceição | 1 change | |
AP 184 · R 5717 | 14:40 Porto - Campanhã | 8h05 | 22:45 Porta Nova | 1 change | |
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5717 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 8h04 | 22:49 Conceição | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5717 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 7h57 | 22:42 Tavira station | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 574 · R 5717 | 14:45 Porto - Campanhã | 8h00 | 22:45 Porta Nova | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Porto to Tavira run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 455 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 455 km |
Average train duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 1:40 |
Last train 21:38 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Tavira — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tavira trip today.
Municipal museum site in a historic palace, presenting Tavira’s archaeology and local history in a central and elegant setting.
Museum in a former water reservoir explaining Tavira’s water supply, engineering and urban development, with a compact and unusual presentation.
Small museum focused on Tavira’s Islamic period, displaying archaeological finds that help explain the town’s earlier urban and cultural layers.
Main riverside square lined with cafés, arcades and civic buildings. It is the natural place to begin exploring Tavira’s historic centre on foot.
Pleasant public garden near the centre, shaded by mature trees and popular for relaxed walks, benches and a pause between monuments.
Attractive riverside promenade with bridges, boats and views of Tavira’s façades. Ideal for an easy stroll and classic town photographs.
Octopus rice cooked until creamy with local polvo. A signature East Algarve dish, tied to nearby Santa Luzia, famed for octopus fishing.
Tender octopus salad with onion, parsley and olive oil. Common in Tavira and nearby fishing villages, celebrating the area’s strong octopus tradition.
Mackerel grilled simply over charcoal, often with olive oil and lemon. A classic Algarve seaside dish reflecting Tavira’s long fishing heritage.
Refined modern Portuguese cooking in a stylish setting inside Vila Galé Albacora, with strong focus on Algarve produce and seafood.
Well-known traditional seafood restaurant near the waterfront, valued for cataplana, grilled fish and classic Algarve flavours.
Popular casual spot serving fresh grilled fish and Portuguese staples in an unfussy, local atmosphere close to central Tavira.
Moderate for the Algarve: stays rise in summer, but dining and local transport are usually cheaper than in larger resort towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Tavira 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 Tavira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Tavira trains use the Porto - Campanhã to Porta Nova station pair, with some services arriving at Tavira. Use this guide to compare Porto and Tavira 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.
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.
Porta Nova has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Padaria Porta Nova, Restaurante Avenida
Ticket office support is available at Porta Nova.
Available at Porta Nova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porta Nova: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porta Nova: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Porta Nova, Tavira Inn, Vila Gale Tavira.
Tavira has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ti Maria, Aquasul
Ticket office support is available at Tavira. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Tavira: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tavira: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tavira: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Vila Galé Tavira, Pousada Convento de Tavira, Maria Nova Lounge Hotel.
Conceição is 4 km from Tavira city centre. Public transport options include:
Conceição has practical services for this route, including Dining and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Conceição.
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