You can get from Porto to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
To get from Porto to Lisbon on 29 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 170 miles (274 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £17 - £114 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • £17 • 2 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £114 • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | Rede Expressos, azores airlines or Comboios De Portugal |
Take a coach, flight or train to travel 170 miles (274 km) to Lisbon from Porto. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £17. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Rede Expressos, azores airlines or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Porto to Lisbon.
The journey from Porto to Lisbon is a popular route with travellers wishing to explore the history and culture of Portugal's two main cities. You can travel between the cities by bus or plane with services scheduled every day of the week. Bus routes are direct and take from between three hours and 15 minutes to 4.5 hours. The flight time to Lisbon from Porto is just one hour, but the overall journey will be longer depending on the time spent on checking in and passing through security.
Travelling by bus from Porto to Lisbon is considerably cheaper than making the journey by plane. All services are direct, and routes are provided by Renex, Rede Expressos, Citi Express and Flixbus. The fastest journey time is three and a quarter hours with other bus services taking up to 4.5 hours. Departures are from Campo 24 Agosto Bus Station with most arrivals in Lisbon at Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios and a few at Gare Oriente.
The fastest way of travelling to Lisbon from Porto is by plane. The direct flight time is just one hour, but when planning your journey remember to factor in time for getting to and from airports and for going through any security controls. Direct flights from Porto to Lisbon are operated by TAP Portugal. Departures are from Porto Airport (OPO) with arrivals at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
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Renex, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, and Flixbus all offer direct routes from Porto to Lisbon with journey times that vary from a little over three hours to 4.5 hours. The fastest routes are offered by Renex and Rede Expressos. There are up to four departures an hour from early morning until late at night on a timetable that is similar seven days a week. All departures are from Campo 24 Agosto Bus Station. The majority of journeys finish at Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios, Lisbon's main terminus for long-distance bus arrivals and departures. It is located approximately two miles north of Lisbon's historic heart to which it is linked by taxis, Metro trains, and local buses. The modern Gare Oriente can be found just under four miles east of the city centre. It is also served by taxis, local buses, and Metro trains.
Direct flights to Lisbon from Porto are offered by TAP Portugal, the country's flag-carrying airline. Flight times are just one hour. There are six or more direct departures every day, starting early morning and continuing until early evening. Connecting routes are also offered by Iberia, Air Europa, KLM, Luxair, and Azores Airlines. These involve overall journey times of between three and 19 hours, depending on routes taken and transfer times. Transfers are made at airline hub airports such as Amsterdam Schiphol, Madrid Barajas, and London Gatwick. Departures are all from Porto Airport with arrivals at Lisbon Portela Airport. This is located approximately 4.5 miles north of Lisbon's historic heart. The airport is linked to all parts of the city by taxis, Metro trains, local buses, and airport buses.
There are 3 ways that you can travel between Porto and Lisbon. You can take a coach, flight or train.
A train service offers the cheapest way to travel from Porto to Lisbon, which costs on average £17.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Lisbon:
A train is generally £1 less than a coach for the same journey. A coach costs on average £18 from Porto to Lisbon.
A train journey is usually £97 less than a journey to Lisbon by plane, which costs on average £114 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Porto to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
Other travel options from Porto to Lisbon can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Lisbon by coach can take on average 3 h 14 min.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h 50 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 170 miles (274 km) from Porto to Lisbon.
The average frequency per day from Porto to Lisbon is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Lisbon from Porto as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
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But we recommend booking Porto to Lisbon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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