- Must visit
Museu do Mosteiro de Alcobaça
Museum inside the monastery presenting sacred art, architecture, and monastic history in one of Portugal’s top heritage sites.
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Alcobaca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Alcobaca will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 3 buses that leave Porto for Alcobaca on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 180 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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 Porto to Alcobaca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Alcobaca:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Alcobaca costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Alcobaca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €41. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Comboios De Portugal | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Alcobaca buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Porto | 3h00 | 11:00 AM Alcobaca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Porto | 3h15 | 4:45 PM Alcobaca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Porto | 3h15 | 5:45 PM Alcobaca | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Porto to Alcobaca run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:08, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 1:08 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Alcobaca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alcobaca trip today.
Museum inside the monastery presenting sacred art, architecture, and monastic history in one of Portugal’s top heritage sites.
Interpretive museum on the Battle of Aljubarrota with multimedia displays, archaeology, and context for a defining medieval victory.
Local wine museum in Alcobaça highlighting regional viticulture, tools, and traditions from the surrounding countryside.
Distinctive shell-shaped bay area with beachside walks and viewpoints, one of the municipality’s best-known outdoor spots.
Grand square facing the monastery, ideal for photos, events, and soaking up Alcobaça’s monumental urban setting.
Riverside garden in the center offering shade, benches, and a relaxed stop beside the historic core and monastery.
Roast cod baked with olive oil, garlic, potatoes and onion. A classic Portuguese staple widely eaten in Alcobaça and the Oeste region.
Slow-cooked octopus with olive oil, garlic and roasted potatoes. Popular on festive tables and coastal menus near Alcobaça.
Braised wild boar in red wine, garlic and herbs. A rustic dish linked to the forested interior and traditional hunting cuisine.
Refined restaurant known for creative Portuguese cuisine and polished service near the monastery area. Good choice for a higher-end meal.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving grilled meats, regional dishes and hearty portions in a relaxed local setting.
Popular casual spot for Portuguese comfort food, including seafood and meat dishes, with an informal atmosphere and reliable local following.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto. Hotels, meals, and local transport are usually reasonable, with lower tourist markups outside peak summer weekends.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. For taxis, round up the fare. In cafes, small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Avenida Manuel Da Silva Carolino -> Praça 25 de Abril, Alcobaça
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Alcobaca 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 Alcobaca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Alcobaca buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Alcobaca, Avenue Manuel Da Silva Carolino station pair, with some services arriving at Alcobaca, R. Prof. Eng. Joaquim Vieira Natividade (Serviço Municipal de Metrologia). Use this guide to compare Porto and Alcobaca 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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