- Must visit
Museu de Olaria
Leading local museum for Barcelos pottery and the famous rooster icon. Essential for understanding the city's craft identity and folk art traditions.
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Barcelos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Barcelos will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 13 buses that leave Porto for Barcelos on Mon, Aug 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.
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40Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Barcelos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€3 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Barcelos:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Barcelos costing on average €5.
Other travel options to Barcelos take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €3 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Barcelos buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:25 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h05 | 2:30 AM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 0 transfersDirect | |
12+ 40 | 10:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 1 transfer | |
50+ 40 | 10:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 2h15 | 12:45 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 1 transfer | |
53+ 40 | 11:15 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h30 | 12:45 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 1 transfer | |
40+ 13 | 2:45 PM Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal) | 3h15 | 6:00 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h05 | 4:10 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 0 transfersDirect | |
50 · 40 | 3:30 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 1 transfer | |
19+ 40 | 4:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 1 transfer | |
50+ 40 | 4:30 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h55 | 7:10 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h05 | 8:15 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1h05 | 11:10 PM Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Porto to Barcelos run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Barcelos — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelos trip today.
Leading local museum for Barcelos pottery and the famous rooster icon. Essential for understanding the city's craft identity and folk art traditions.
Municipal museum presenting archaeology, sacred art, and local history inside a historic building. A strong introduction to Barcelos' cultural heritage.
Interpretation space within the medieval tower, with exhibits on the palace ruins and the city's evolution. Compact and rewarding for history lovers.
Main square framed by the Bom Jesus da Cruz temple and civic buildings. The heart of festivals, processions, and everyday life in Barcelos.
Historic square associated with one of Portugal's best-known weekly markets. Lively and authentic, it showcases daily local rhythms and traditions.
Historic center streets around the bridge, churches, and old palace ruins. Best area for walking, architecture, and discovering local shops.
Roasted or grilled rooster tied to the legend of Barcelos. It is a local emblem and a classic festive dish in the city and surrounding Minho region.
Rice cooked with free-range rooster, often with blood and giblets for deep flavor. A traditional Minho dish strongly associated with Barcelos fairs and family meals.
A rich rice dish from Minho made with minced pork, chicken, cured meats and spices. It is traditional at celebrations and common in Barcelos restaurants.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant serving refined Portuguese cuisine with regional products in an elegant atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant known for Minho specialties, including rooster and regional meats, in a classic welcoming setting popular with locals.
Established casual spot for grilled meats, cod dishes and hearty Minho cooking with a relaxed local feel.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto. Lodging, local meals, and buses are generally moderate, with lower tourist markups than major Portuguese city breaks.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips in cafés are appreciated but not expected.
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Central Camionagem Barcelos -> Largo da Porta Nova, Barcelos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Barcelos 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 Barcelos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Barcelos buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Barcelos, Central Camionagem Barcelos station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto and Barcelos 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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