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Serralves Museum
Contemporary art museum in a landmark Álvaro Siza building with major Portuguese and international exhibitions and a superb surrounding park.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ciudad Rodrigo for Porto on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 185 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$36 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo | 3h50 | 5:40 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (185 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã -> Trindade Station, Porto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Porto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ciudad Rodrigo to Porto buses use the Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo to Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã station pair, with some services arriving at Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro). Use this guide to compare Ciudad Rodrigo and Porto bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
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