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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
$3
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trofa to Porto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trofa to Porto will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 8 trains that leave Trofa for Porto on Thu, May 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 22 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.
R 3000
IR 850
IR 854
IR 852
IR 830
IC 620
IC 730
IR 852
IR 830
IR 850Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trofa to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 23m.
The journey is about 12m faster (21m by train vs 33m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $6 (€5)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Comboios De Portugal.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Trofa to Porto trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 830 | 7:53 PM Trofa station | 0h21 | 8:14 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 856 | 10:08 PM Trofa station | 0h22 | 10:30 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
R 3000 | 7:56 AM Trofa station | 0h24 | 8:20 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 730 | 8:24 AM Trofa station | 0h19 | 8:43 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 850 | 8:53 AM Trofa station | 0h22 | 9:15 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 852 | 10:57 AM Trofa station | 0h21 | 11:18 AM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 854 | 3:58 PM Trofa station | 0h22 | 4:20 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 620 | 5:25 PM Trofa station | 0h19 | 5:44 PM Porto - Campanhã | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Trofa to Porto run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (21 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Porto’s leading contemporary art museum, set within the Serralves estate with major rotating exhibitions and a notable modern collection.
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The city’s grand central avenue, lined with monumental buildings and a key point for sightseeing and events.
A scenic hilltop garden complex with walking paths, peacocks, and some of Porto’s best river viewpoints.
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A traditional Porto stew of tripe, white beans, sausage, and pork, strongly tied to the city’s culinary identity and history.
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Refined Michelin-starred dining with major Port wine focus, polished service, and panoramic views over Porto and the Douro.
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Generally cheaper than many Western European cities. Food and local transport are good value, while central hotels can be pricier in peak season.
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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