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Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Portugal’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves cultural campus with notable architecture, gardens, and major rotating exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$274
Average price
$274
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
761 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Porto will cost around $274 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $274.
It's difficult to get from Alicante to Porto without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $119.
Distance: 472 miles (761 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $121 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 44m Average total duration 25h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Porto:
A flight is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Porto costing on average $142 (€115).
A flight is $109 (€88) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Porto costing on average $229 (€185).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Train takes on average 25h 14m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 41h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 49h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Porto buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 37h45 | 7:35 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Alicante to Porto run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $119 (€96) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 472 miles (761 km) distance in 36h 45m.
Distance 472 miles (761 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€96) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 36h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Portugal’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves cultural campus with notable architecture, gardens, and major rotating exhibitions.
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A charming pedestrian street in the old center, popular for architecture, street life, and social-media-friendly city scenes.
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Moderate by Western Europe standards. Meals and transport are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Round up taxi fares; hotel tips are appreciated but optional.
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Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã -> Porto-Campanhã Station
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