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Museu Arqueológico Municipal de Canas de Senhorim
Local museum in Canas de Senhorim focused on archaeology and municipal history. Good for understanding the area's past through curated objects and displays.
Cheapest price on Sep 24
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 24
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
2 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 24
66
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto to Nelas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Nelas will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
It's difficult to get from Porto to Nelas without transferring at least once.
U 15725 · R 4666 · R 5401
U 15732 · R 4670 · R 5403
U 15740 · R 4676 · R 5405
U 15748 · IC 515 · R 4680
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 513
AP 122 · R 4666 · R 5401
AP 122 · R 5401
U 15748 · IC 515 · R 4680
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 513
U 15712 · IC 511 · R 4658Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Nelas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Nelas:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Nelas costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Nelas take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Nelas trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 730 · IC 513 | 8:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 6h54 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · R 5401 | 8:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 5h35 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 730 · R 5403 | 8:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 9h04 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 120 · IC 513 | 9:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 5h59 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 120 · R 5403 | 9:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 8h09 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 120 · R 5401 | 9:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 4h40 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15720 · R 4662 · IC 513 | 9:50 AM Porto - Campanhã | 5h49 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15720 · R 4662 · R 5401 | 9:50 AM Porto - Campanhã | 4h30 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15720 · R 4662 · R 5403 | 9:50 AM Porto - Campanhã | 7h59 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
IC 720 · R 5403 | 10:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 7h04 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 · IC 513 | 10:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 4h54 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 · R 5401 | 10:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 3h35 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 720 · R 5401 | 10:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 3h35 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15725 · R 4666 · R 5401 | 11:10 AM Porto - Campanhã | 3h10 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
AP 122 · R 5403 | 11:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 6h09 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 122 · R 5401 | 11:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2h40 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 122 · R 4666 · R 5401 | 11:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2h40 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
AP 122 · IC 513 | 11:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 3h59 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 · IC 513 | 12:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2h54 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 · R 5403 | 12:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 5h04 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 524 · R 5405 | 12:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 7h02 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 513 | 12:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2h49 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
AP 132 · R 5405 | 1:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 6h07 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 132 · R 5403 | 1:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 4h09 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 132 · IC 515 | 1:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 7h59 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15732 · R 4670 · R 5403 | 1:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h59 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15732 · R 4670 · IC 515 | 1:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 7h49 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15732 · R 4670 · R 5403 | 1:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h59 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15732 · R 4670 · R 5405 | 1:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 5h57 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15735 · IC 722 · R 5403 | 2:10 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h39 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
AP 184 · R 5405 | 2:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 5h07 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 · IC 515 | 2:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 6h59 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 184 · R 5403 | 2:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h09 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 · R 5405 | 2:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 5h02 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 · R 5403 | 2:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h04 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 · R 5403 | 2:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h04 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 722 · IC 515 | 2:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 6h54 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15737 · R 4674 · IC 515 | 3:10 PM Porto - Campanhã | 6h29 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15737 · R 4674 · R 5405 | 3:10 PM Porto - Campanhã | 4h37 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
AP 124 · R 5405 | 4:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h07 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 124 · IC 515 | 4:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 4h59 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 124 · R 4676 · R 5405 | 4:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h07 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15740 · R 4676 · IC 515 | 4:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 4h49 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15740 · R 4676 · R 5405 | 4:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2h57 | 7:47 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
AP 126 · IC 515 | 5:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h59 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 620 · IC 515 | 5:45 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h54 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15744 · R 4678 · IC 515 | 5:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 3h49 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
AP 134 · IC 515 | 6:40 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2h59 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15748 · R 4680 · IC 515 | 6:50 PM Porto - Campanhã | 2h49 | 9:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, September 24 | |||||
R 3400 · IC 511 | 1:08 AM Porto - Campanhã | 9h31 | 10:39 AM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 180 · R 5401 | 5:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 8h40 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 180 · IC 513 | 5:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 9h59 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 180 · IC 511 | 5:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 4h59 | 10:39 AM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 130 · IC 511 | 6:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 3h59 | 10:39 AM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 130 · IC 513 | 6:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 8h59 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 130 · R 5401 | 6:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 7h40 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · R 5401 | 6:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 7h35 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · IC 511 | 6:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 3h54 | 10:39 AM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
IC 520 · IC 513 | 6:45 AM Porto - Campanhã | 8h54 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 128 · IC 511 | 7:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2h59 | 10:39 AM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 128 · R 5401 | 7:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 6h40 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
AP 128 · IC 513 | 7:40 AM Porto - Campanhã | 7h59 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 1 transfer | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · R 5401 | 7:50 AM Porto - Campanhã | 6h30 | 2:20 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · IC 511 | 7:50 AM Porto - Campanhã | 2h49 | 10:39 AM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · R 5403 | 7:50 AM Porto - Campanhã | 9h59 | 5:49 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
U 15712 · R 4658 · IC 513 | 7:50 AM Porto - Campanhã | 7h49 | 3:39 PM Nelas | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Porto to Nelas run on average 52 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 52 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 1:08 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Nelas — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nelas trip today.
Local museum in Canas de Senhorim focused on archaeology and municipal history. Good for understanding the area's past through curated objects and displays.
Cultural interpretation space dedicated to Santar's gardens, houses, and history. Useful for context before walking through the village.
Small rail museum preserving the memory of the Beira Alta line and local station life. Worth a stop for transport history and community heritage.
Historic village center with manor houses, gardens, and walkable lanes. One of the municipality's most appealing areas for architecture and slow strolling.
Garden route linking estates and public green spaces in Santar. Ideal for a scenic walk focused on landscape design and village heritage.
Central area of Canas de Senhorim with historic streets, churches, and public buildings. A rewarding walk for visitors seeking local character.
Roasted kid goat from the Beiras, usually oven-cooked with potatoes and olive oil. A festive regional classic valued for its rich flavor and rustic preparation.
Slow-roasted suckling pig, prized in central Portugal for crisp skin and tender meat. Often served at celebrations and in traditional roadside restaurants.
Rice cooked with local mushrooms from the Dão and Beira region, often earthy and aromatic. It reflects the area’s woodland produce and home-style cooking.
Refined regional dining in Santar, focused on seasonal Dão ingredients and polished Portuguese cooking in an elegant rural setting.
Traditional local restaurant in Nelas serving hearty Portuguese dishes, grilled meats, and regional flavors in a relaxed, unfussy atmosphere.
Casual regional venue known for classic Portuguese comfort food and a straightforward local feel suited to everyday lunches and dinners.
More affordable than Lisbon or Porto. Lodging, dining, and local transport are generally lower, though upscale wine hotels and tourist spots can raise prices.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes usually just round up. Taxi tips are small, often rounding to the nearest euro.
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Estação de Nelas -> Praça do Município, Nelas
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Nelas by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nelas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Nelas trains use the Porto - Campanhã to Nelas station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto and Nelas train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Porto - Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto - Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Casa Aleixo, Restaurante Madureira
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Campanhã. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Campanhã. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Campanhã: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Campanhã: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Palácio do Freixo, AC Hotel Porto, Vila Galé Porto, Hotel Poveira.
Porto - Sao Bento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Abadia do Porto, Café Santiago, The Lingerie Restaurant - Porto
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Porto - Sao Bento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porto - Sao Bento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto - Sao Bento: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas, Hotel Teatro.
Nelas has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Nelas.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nelas.
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