Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Carcavelos to Porto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carcavelos to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Carcavelos to Porto:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carcavelos to Porto costing on average $26.
A bus is $95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carcavelos to Porto costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 8m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Carcavelos to Porto
How to get from Carcavelos to Porto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carcavelos to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:35 AM3h35Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul10:10 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:35 AM3h35Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul10:10 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 694 · AP 1866:14 PM3h34Pragal9:48 PMPorto - Campanhã$501One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 696 · IC 5298:35 PM4h38Pragal1:13 AMPorto - Campanhã$201One-way1 transfer
IC 692 · IC 62110:35 AM4h08Pragal2:43 PMPorto - Campanhã$341One-way1 transfer
IC 670 · IC 52312:34 PM6h09Pragal6:43 PMPorto - Campanhã$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:15 AM3h55Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal)10:10 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:35 PM3h35Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul5:10 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM3h55Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal)5:10 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$91One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos to Porto.

This is compared to other travel options from Carcavelos to Porto:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carcavelos to Porto costing on average $26.
A bus is $95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carcavelos to Porto costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carcavelos and Porto as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pragal and arrive in Porto - Campanhã.
- Buses mostly depart from Almada, Centro Sul and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar to go to Porto by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Porto by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Carcavelos to Porto: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
