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Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Porto’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves Foundation grounds and known for major international exhibitions and modern architecture.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vila Real de Santo António to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila Real de Santo António to Porto will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Vila Real de Santo António for Porto on Sun, Jun 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 452 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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 Vila Real de Santo António to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $96 Average price | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Vila Real de Santo António to Porto:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vila Real de Santo António to Porto costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vila Real de Santo António to Porto costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€27) compared to roughly $173 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $140 (€113). The journey takes 8h 15m versus 5h 27m 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.
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 Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Vila Real de Santo António to Porto buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93 · 10 | 3:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 9h00 | 12:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 8h10 | 11:40 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
91 · 50 | 3:45 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 9h00 | 12:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
93 · 49 | 5:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 9h15 | 2:15 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 10h20 | 4:35 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 10h00 | 4:15 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 · 50 | 7:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 9h35 | 4:35 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 1 transfer | |
97 · 50 | 7:00 PM Vila Real de Santo António, Avenida da República | 9h15 | 4:15 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
![]() | 7:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António | 8h45 | 4:15 PM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Vila Real de Santo António | 8h45 | 5:15 PM Porto | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vila Real de Santo António to Porto run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Porto’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves Foundation grounds and known for major international exhibitions and modern architecture.
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Generally cheaper than many Western European cities. Food and local transport are good value, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Tipping is optional, not mandatory. In restaurants, locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafés. Round up taxi fares.
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