- 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
£9
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valado Dos Frades to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valado Dos Frades to Porto will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 3 trains that leave Valado Dos Frades for Porto every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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 Valado Dos Frades to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 176 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Valado Dos Frades to Porto trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:34 Valado - Nazare - Alcobaca | 3h09 | 14:43 Porto | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:43 Valado - Nazare - Alcobaca | 4h00 | 18:43 Porto | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:43 Valado - Nazare - Alcobaca | 18h06 | 8:49 Porto | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:31 Valado - Nazare - Alcobaca | 3h17 | 19:48 Porto | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:29 Valado - Nazare - Alcobaca | 3h14 | 22:43 Porto | 1 change |
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Trains from Valado Dos Frades to Porto run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 19:29. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 19:29 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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 Valado Dos Frades 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 Valado Dos Frades to Porto trains use the Valado to Porto - Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Porto - Sao Bento. Use this guide to compare Valado Dos Frades and Porto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Valado is 1 km from Valado Dos Frades city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Valado has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valado.
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.
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