- 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 18 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 19 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from São Martinho do Porto to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from São Martinho do Porto to Porto will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from São Martinho do Porto to Porto you need to make at least one change.
IR 801 · IC 521
R 6455 · IC 723
R 6451 · IC 721
IR 809 · AP 127
R 6451 · IC 721
IR 809 · AP 127
IR 801 · IC 521
R 6455 · IC 723Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from São Martinho do Porto to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 187 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 São Martinho do Porto to Porto:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from São Martinho do Porto to Porto costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for São Martinho do Porto to Porto trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 6451 · IC 721 | 9:32 Sao Martinho do Porto | 3h11 | 12:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
IR 805 · AP 127 | 16:33 Sao Martinho do Porto | 3h15 | 19:48 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
R 6455 · IC 723 | 19:16 Sao Martinho do Porto | 3h27 | 22:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
IR 801 · IC 521 | 6:21 Sao Martinho do Porto | 3h22 | 9:43 Porto - Campanhã | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from São Martinho do Porto to Porto run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:50, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 0:50 |
Last train 19:22 |
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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 São Martinho do Porto 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 São Martinho do Porto to Porto trains use the Sao Martinho do Porto to Porto - Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Porto - Sao Bento. Use this guide to compare São Martinho do Porto and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sao Martinho do Porto is 1 km from São Martinho do Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Sao Martinho do Porto has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Restaurante Royal Marina, Restaurante Carvalho
Ticket office support is available at Sao Martinho do Porto.
Available at Sao Martinho do Porto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sao Martinho do Porto: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Concha, Hotel Santo Antonio da Baia, Albergaria Sao Pedro.
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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