Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Porto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €328 Average price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Porto
How to get from Lisbon to Porto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
NormalFastest
TP1934Other options
IC 721
IC 721
IC 621
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
TP1930
TP1932
TP1924Find 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 train, bus, 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.
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30
Jan 31
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 03
General Information about the journey from Lisbon to Porto
Porto is 310 km north of Lisbon. The quickest journey is by plane, with flights departing from Lisbon Portala Airport and arriving at Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport roughly an hour later, but with the checking-in time being one to two hours before the flight, it would probably be quicker to travel by train. There are two types of train services for Porto, the Alfa Pendular and the Intercity. The Alfa Pendular trains offer a first class service, being quicker, more comfortable and with better facilities. The Intercity trains are quite basic and some of the carriages still in operation are quite old. Bus services are almost as quick as the trains, but you can never be sure of traffic or diversions.
How to get from Lisbon to Porto
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Porto.

There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Porto including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Porto from Lisbon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $4 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lisbon to Porto:
Taking a bus costs $45 (€41) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $50 (€45).
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $11 (€10) from Lisbon to Porto.
The fastest way from Lisbon to Porto is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Porto that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 15 min.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 4 min of travel time.
Porto is approximately 170 miles (274 km) away from Lisbon.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Porto is:
- Around 51 buses per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lisbon to Porto as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lisbon to Porto:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Lisbon to Porto depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Most travelers who book a train ticket from Lisbon to Porto depart from Lisbon - Oriente to Porto - Campanhã.
The following travel companies offer services from Lisbon to Porto:
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Renex, Citi Express, BlaBlaCar Bus or EVA Transportes to go to Porto by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Gipsyy Lisbon to Porto tickets on Omio for $3 (€3).
- Travel with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines or SATA Air Acores (2) to go to Porto by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find TAP Portugal Lisbon to Porto tickets on Omio for $50 (€45).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular, Intercidades or R - Regional for trains to Porto. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for R - Regional Lisbon to Porto tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Porto with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Renex, Citi Express or EVA Transportes with 50 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular or Intercidades 16 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Porto as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Porto from Lisbon.
Travelling from Lisbon to Porto: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
