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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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carnaxide to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Carnaxide to Porto:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carnaxide to Porto costing on average $20 (€16).
A bus is $202 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carnaxide to Porto costing on average $210 (€170).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 3h 21m.
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Trains from Carnaxide to Porto run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 6:57 PM |
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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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Porto Campanhã, Porto -> Trindade Station, Porto
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