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Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Porto’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves estate with major rotating exhibitions and a notable modern collection.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Porto will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela Airport for Porto on Sun, May 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 4 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Porto:
A bus is $197 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Porto costing on average $252 (€204).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 9h 23m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€44) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 28m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela Airport to Porto buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Santiago de Compostela Airport | 4h20 | 11:50 AM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Santiago de Compostela Airport | 4h15 | 11:50 AM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Santiago de Compostela Airport | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Porto run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 11:00. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 AM |
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Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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