All the ways to get from Lisbon to Porto
- ILANITRAVEL
- Oct 21, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2024
Need to get from Lisbon to Porto during your vacation to Portugal? In the following review I will go over the best options, plus the pros and cons of each method.
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How far is it from Lisbon to Porto?
The two cities are about 315 kilometers apart if you drive a direct route, without stops, something like three hours.
All the ways to get from Lisbon to Porto
Traveling from Lisbon to Porto by train: the best option in terms of time, cost and comfort.
Traveling
There are up to 12 daily train departures between Porto and Lisbon of course depending on the day and holiday.
The journey is quick and usually takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes, while the standard options can take closer to three hours.
The train stations are optimally located in both cities, which shortens travel times.
Prices vary greatly depending on the season and demand and how far in advance you order.
In general, the price is a minimum of 20-35 euros, and often more during holiday seasons and other peak periods.
The train route is amazing and it's a great way to see a bit of the Portuguese countryside and you'll even get to see a bit of the coastline as you get closer to Porto.
Among other things, the train travels at speeds of up to 220 km/h. As of 2017, the trains have been renovated, introducing new interiors, clothing, seating, and features such as Wi-Fi and electrical outlets.
Each passenger is allowed to take one bag for free and for a suitcase you will have to pay an extra instead,
The departing station in downtown Lisbon
Station address:
If you come
Address of this station: Av. Dom João II, 1900-233 Lisboa, Portugal
The name of the station in Porto to which the high-speed train (and this is important, the fast), arrives at it is:
When choosing the name of the stations to purchase the ticket here:
Lisboa – Santa Apolonia or Lisbon – Oriente
Porto – Campanha
Usually from the station in Porto you can take a taxi or metro to your accommodation.
There are other ways to get from Lisbon to Porto such as
Traveling by bus from Lisbon to Porto is a cheap alternative to traveling by train, but there are obvious disadvantages.
Generally, bus tickets are cheaper than train tickets.
The bus stations in Lisbon and Porto are not as conveniently located as the train stations of the cities, so what we saved on the cost of the train we will pay for the transfers to the stations
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Its address:
Twice a day there is also a departure from the
Finally, traveling by bus usually adds about 15-30 minutes to the total travel time.
The buses have a WIFI connection and a service stop, some of them have built-in services.
From Lisbon to Porto by flight: usually not ideal
Air travel between Lisbon and Porto is, like most short-haul flights, hit or miss in terms of pricing and speed.
Technically, this is the fastest way to get from Lisbon to Porto, in just 55 minutes.
But you have to take into account check-in, luggage, security and flight delays (or even cancellations) and secondary travel times. In the end, the total time you save may be negligible - or you end up spending more time at the airport than you would if you had taken a train or bus.
Direct trip by car from Lisbon to Porto
The A1 highway is an excellent highway and easy to drive. Traffic is usually easy once you're outside the cities and keeping an average speed saves fuel. Make sure you have plenty of gas before you hit the road (as refilling at highway gas stations is expensive).
The cost of the toll for this journey falls slightly below 25 euros. Check
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