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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
$27
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Porto will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 18 buses that leave Salamanca for Porto on Wed, May 27, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 29m Average total duration 18h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Porto:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Porto costing on average $118 (€95).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 59m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $77 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 4h 59m versus 3h 44m 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 Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, Gipsyy Portugal.
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 Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:54PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:54PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Porto buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h59 | 11:59 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h29 | 11:29 PM Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h14 | 11:14 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:10 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 6:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 4h59 | 6:14 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 4h59 | 6:14 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 6:35 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 6:35 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h25 | 2:25 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h25 | 2:25 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 3:25 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 3:25 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 2:15 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h24 | 4:54 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 5:45 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h24 | 4:54 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 5:45 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 5:40 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salamanca to Porto run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Porto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Porto trip today.
Portugal’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves cultural campus with notable architecture, gardens, and major rotating exhibitions.
The city’s principal fine arts museum, with Portuguese painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and works by António Soares dos Reis.
A modern football museum dedicated to FC Porto, featuring trophies, multimedia displays, and club history that appeals beyond sports fans.
Porto’s postcard riverfront quarter, with colorful facades, lively promenades, and classic views toward the bridge and Gaia.
The city’s grand central avenue, lined with monumental buildings and often used as the main point for walks and civic events.
A charming pedestrian street in the old center, popular for architecture, street life, and social-media-friendly city scenes.
Porto’s iconic sandwich layered with cured meats, steak, and sausage, covered in melted cheese and a rich beer-tomato sauce, often served with fries.
Traditional Porto tripe stew with white beans, sausage, and meats, tied to the city’s nickname, Tripeiros, and one of its most historic dishes.
Classic Porto cod casserole with salted cod, potatoes, onions, olives, and egg, created by a Porto merchant and still widely loved locally.
Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant with outstanding wine service and panoramic views, showcasing refined Portuguese cuisine.
Established riverside restaurant serving traditional Portuguese dishes such as cod and octopus in a cozy, classic atmosphere.
Well-known modern cervejaria celebrated for Francesinha, beer, and polished service near the city center.
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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