Transport in Porto
- ILANITRAVEL
- Oct 21, 2024
- 8 min read
Updated: Dec 17, 2024
Transfers from Porto airport to Porto city:
Porto Airport is located about 10 km from the city center, and is a small, modern, and easy-to-navigate international airport, with only one terminal building. The airport is connected to the metro network, which makes traveling to the city center a convenient and easy option. For those who prefer to arrive Faster, you can use taxi services such as Uber or local taxis, or coordinate in advance
The airport has free internet, so if you haven't been able to activate the local SIM yet or you need more information about transfers and transportation, you can connect and find more details
Transport in Porto
Andante card
The Andante card is a loaded card that allows you to use the entire public transport network in the city of Porto, including the metro, local buses and trains. This card is pre-loaded and reusable, so you should save it for future use. It is important to know that each passenger must have his own ticket, that is, if you are traveling in a group, each of you needs a separate ticket.
How to use the Andante card?
Types of tickets for tourists:
Andante Tour Card
Price for 24 hours: €7.55
Price for 72 hours: €15.00
Regular blue Andante card
2 zones: €1.30
3 zones: €1.70
4 zones: 2.15€ (for travel from the airport to the city center)
Where to buy the ticket:
in the automatic machines in the metro stations.
At tourist information booths in central stations such as Trindade and Campanhã.
at the information desk at the airport.
These prices are correct for September 2024
Porto's metro
Porto's metropolitan system is modern and safe, and is the recommended choice for getting around the city center. However, it should be taken into account that there are not many stations in the city center, which can lead to walking, sometimes uphill, with your equipment.
Porto Airport is connected to the Metro Line E (Purple Line), which offers service throughout the day with trains departing approximately every 20 minutes. The first train leaves at 6 am, and the service runs until midnight, with the travel time to the city center being about 40 minutes. It is recommended to check the operating hours
If you arrive outside the operating hours of the metro, you can use a night bus, taxi or Uber services.
Trindade metro station has automatic luggage lockers, a service that can be useful for visitors. For more details, you can refer to the
The journey from the airport to the city center passes through four fare zones, so a Z4 ticket must be purchased for €2.15. First you have to buy a loaded Andante card, which costs €0.60, and then load it as needed. Tickets can be purchased at staffed ticket offices or automatic machines at stations, but long queues during peak hours should be taken into account.
The list of stations appears in the ticket machines, with the stations relevant to the city center marked in red. The Andante card must be validated before each ride at the validation machine, and is valid for 75 minutes, so it's enough to get you to your destination.
The main stations you may use include:
São Bento
Jardim do Morro
Trindade
Campanhã
Note that there are two stations with similar names:
Shuttle service from the airport by bus
There are direct shuttle services from Porto airport to the city center, provided by
The bus travel time is about 25 minutes, and the bus runs about 10 times a day. The fare is €2.80 per single ticket. For more information you can visit the Get Bus website
public bus
The public buses from the airport to Porto are a less recommended option compared to the metro or the Get Bus service, as they are less fast and comfortable. There are two public bus lines (601 and 602) that connect the airport to the Cordoaria station (near the Clerigosh tower) in the city center. The cost of the trip is €2.00, which is the same as the price of a trip in zones 4 of the metro, but these buses are slower and offer less space for luggage.
During the night, the 3M night bus line operates, connecting the airport to the center of Porto with an hourly service, starting at 00:30 and lasting until 5:30. The bus arrives at the A
For more details on the bus lines, you can visit the
Taxis
Taking a taxi is the fastest option to get to the center of Porto from the airport. The trip takes between 25 and 35 minutes, depending on traffic conditions, and costs between 25 and 30 euros. To ensure safety and reliable service, it is recommended to use only authorized taxis or taxis of the UBER service. Make sure that the driver activates the taxi meter while driving.
It should be taken into account that the fares are displayed inside the taxi and include additional fees for luggage and waiting.
Transportation in a private car with a driver waiting at the airport
This service starts at just €30, making it an inexpensive option, often priced similar to or slightly higher than UBER, but cheaper than a regular taxi. I recommend using a transfer service through GetYourGuide,
rented car
When traveling within Porto, it is recommended to rely on public transportation and not to rent a car, unless you plan to leave the city in a northerly direction or to the Doro Valley area. Driving in the center of Porto can be challenging, with parking problems and heavy traffic.
If you still arrived in the city with a car, the recommended parking company is EMPARK. You will find its organized parking lots throughout the city, and a map of the parking lot locations is available on the company's website:
In Porto, the best way to get around is mainly by walking, especially in the city center where the streets are narrow and public transport is very convenient. If you plan to visit many attractions in the city and use public transportation, you should consider purchasing
The updated prices for 2024 for the Porto Card with use of public transportation are:
Valid for one day: 15 euros
Valid for two days: 27 euros
Valid for three days: €32
Valid for four days: €41.50
The card offers free entry to five major museums, discounts of up to 50% in other attractions, and free transportation on metro trains, buses and local trains within the Porto metropolis. More details and orders can be found on the official
Dos Guindais Funicular Dos Guindais
Porto's funicular, known as
The cost of the trip is €2.50 one way.
The schedules:
November to March:
April to October:
On December 24th the funicular closes at 19:00 and reopens on December 26th.
This is a particularly convenient solution if you want to avoid the steep climb between the areas, and also enjoy a spectacular view of one of the most beautiful areas in the city.
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Porto has two active tram routes, which offer a unique traveling experience through the city. Another route (line 22) is currently undergoing renovations and is expected to return to operation in November 2024.
Tram route number 1: Infante – Passeio Alegre
The line starts near the
Tram route number 18: Massarelos – Carmo
This circular line starts a short distance from the Lello bookstore and reaches Massarelos on the banks of the river. It also passes by the tram museum, which allows for a convenient combination of a visit to the museum with a trip.
Prices:
Single travel ticket: €3.50.
Two trips in one day: 6 euros.
Two-day ticket for an adult: 10 euros.
Two-day ticket for children (ages 4 to 12): 5 euros.
If you have an Andante card that covers the PRT1 and PRT2 zones, you can use it to travel on line 1. Lines 18 and 22 only require coverage for the PRT1 zone.
Holders of the Porto Premium 3-in-1 package get a tram ticket included. Tickets can be purchased for one person, for two trips or for two days directly on board the tram, or load the Andante card at any metro station in Porto.
The cable car of the Gaia region Gaia Cable Car
The Gaia Cable Car is located on the banks of the Douro River, a short distance from downtown Porto, on the side of Vila Nova de Gaia beyond the Dom Luis I Bridge. From the cable car there are spectacular views of the river, the Dom Luis I bridge, the picturesque Riviera and the famous wine cellars.
The cable car ride lasts about five minutes, and each car can accommodate up to 8 passengers.
Station locations:
If you are arriving by metro, getting off at the Jardim do Morro station will bring you a few meters away from the cable car station.
Gaya cable car prices:
Adult ticket
Ticket for a child (from 5 to 12 years old)
Family ticket (two adults and two children, round trip)
For navigation and arrival, you can use this link to
A bit about transport also in Porto and around it.
trains
The Portuguese railway company offers a vast train network covering all of mainland Portugal and also offers international train services to Vigo, Madrid and Paris. Vigo, Madrid and Paris
The leading ones in the range offer the fastest and most convenient train link between Lisbon and the Algarve, and in the north, Oporto or Braga, with stops in Coimbra.
The "Intercidades" or Intercity service covers the Lisbon-Oporto-Guimarães, Lisbon-Guarda, LisbonCovilhã, Lisbon-Évora-Beja and Lisbon-Faro routes
The Sud-Express international train and the Lusitânia hotel train depart from Porto.
There is a vast network of regional, inter-regional and suburban trains covering the entire country.
In addition to regular train ticket prices, Comboios de Portugal - CP (Portuguese Railway Services) offers discounts on day or leisure trips with a tourist travel card (Bilhete Turístico) that allows you to travel unlimitedly on suburban trains
from Lisbon (on the Sintra/Azambuja, Cascais and Sado lines), Porto (on the Aveiro, Braga, Guimarães and Marco de Canaveses lines) and on regional trains on the Algarve line, and the Beach Ticket (Bilhete Praia) for trips from Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra to the nearest beaches.
buses
There are regular bus services between the main cities and towns of Portugal. For details on routes, schedules and fares, visit
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