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Serralves Museum
Major contemporary art museum set in a vast park. Visit for leading exhibitions, architecture, and one of Portugal’s top cultural institutions.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela 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 to Porto will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 1 buses from Santiago de Compostela to Porto, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Porto run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:35, the last at 16:10. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 4:35 AM |
Last bus 4:10 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santiago de Compostela to Porto.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Porto buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 4:10 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 9:10 PM Puebla de Sanabria, N-525 (Meson Sanabria) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major contemporary art museum set in a vast park. Visit for leading exhibitions, architecture, and one of Portugal’s top cultural institutions.
National museum with Portuguese painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. It is a cornerstone for understanding northern Portugal’s art.
Outstanding decorative arts museum inside a pink 19th-century palace. Its romantic interiors and gardens offer a refined Porto experience.
Porto’s riverside quarter is the city’s postcard scene, with colorful facades, historic lanes, and memorable Douro views.
Elegant avenue lined with modernist façades, cafés, and transit links. It is central, lively, and ideal for orienting yourself downtown.
Steep medieval lane descending from the upper city to Ribeira. It is one of Porto’s most atmospheric historic walks.
Francesinha is Porto’s iconic layered sandwich with cured meats and steak, covered in melted cheese and spicy beer sauce, often served with fries.
Tripas à Moda do Porto is a traditional tripe and white bean stew linked to Porto’s nickname, Tripeiros, and reflects the city’s historic frugal cuisine.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá is a classic Porto cod dish with salt cod, potatoes, onion, olives, and egg, created by a Porto merchant in the 19th century.
Elegant riverside fine dining restaurant known for refined Portuguese cuisine, seafood, and polished service in a romantic atmosphere.
Traditional seafood restaurant celebrated for fresh fish and shellfish, with a classic local feel in Matosinhos near Porto.
Long-established downtown venue serving hearty Portuguese dishes and a respected Francesinha in a bustling Belle Époque dining room.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and dining are cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while transit is low-cost and many casual meals remain good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; taxis usually rounded up.
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