How to travel from Alicante to Porto

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Porto

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $405.

Distance: 472 miles (761 km)

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$405

Average price

$50

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Cheapest

$246

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5h 50m

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3h 50m

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18h 8m

Average total duration

17h 38m

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9h 38m

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The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Porto is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Porto:

A bus is $355 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Porto costing on average $405 (€332).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Porto is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Porto take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Alicante and Porto including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Alicante to Porto among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 48m sooner (3h 50m by flight vs 9h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $405 (€332) compared to roughly $246 (€202) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Alicante to Porto

How to get from Alicante to Porto by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Alicante to Porto is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 2942
    8:35 PM1h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    9:15 PMPorto Airport
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 2942
    8:35 PM1h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    9:15 PMPorto Airport
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 2942
    8:35 PM1h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    9:15 PMPorto Airport
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 PM44h35
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    2:25 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    $2181One-way
    2 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2029
    11:55 AM1h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    12:35 PMPorto Airport
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX4050 · UX1147
    8:45 PM11h05
    Alicante Elche Airport
    6:50 AMPorto Airport
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4143+LufthansaLH1788
    6:10 PM6h15
    Alicante Elche Airport
    11:25 PMPorto Airport
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Porto

Travel to Porto easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Porto.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Porto including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Porto is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Porto:

A bus is $355 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Porto costing on average $405 (€332).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Porto is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Porto take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 8m.

The distance from Alicante to Porto is approximately 472 miles (761 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Porto is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Porto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Porto:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Porto, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Air Europa, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Buzz, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Porto by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Porto by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Porto:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Porto often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Vigo, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Porto and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Porto to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Porto, you can take a scenic cruise along the Douro River, explore the vibrant Bolhão Market, and visit the Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy a traditional Fado music performance and wander through Crystal Palace Gardens. Don't miss the UNESCO-listed Ribeira District, the stunning Livraria Lello, and the panoramic views from Clérigos Tower. Visit the historic Porto Cathedral and the neoclassical Palácio da Bolsa.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Porto allows visitors to explore the main attractions, enjoy the local cuisine, and experience the vibrant culture of the city.
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