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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
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sao Bartolomeu de Messines to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sao Bartolomeu de Messines to Porto will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sao Bartolomeu de Messines for Porto every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 433 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 20 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sao Bartolomeu de Messines to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 433 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price | £66 Average Price |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Sao Bartolomeu de Messines to Porto trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:53 Sao Bartolomeu de Messines | 6h20 | 1:13 Porto | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Sao Bartolomeu de Messines to Porto run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 433 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 433 km |
Average train duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 18:53 |
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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 Sao Bartolomeu de Messines 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 Sao Bartolomeu de Messines to Porto trains use the Messines-Alte to Porto - Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Porto - Sao Bento. Use this guide to compare Sao Bartolomeu de Messines and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Messines-Alte has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Messines-Alte.
Ticket office support is available at Messines-Alte.
Available at Messines-Alte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Messines-Alte: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Messines-Alte.
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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