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Compare bus, train, and flight for Loule to Porto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loule to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $390.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $390 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Loule to Porto
Compare the available ways to get from Loule to Porto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Loule to Porto:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loule to Porto costing on average $62.
A bus is $349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Loule to Porto costing on average $390.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $164 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102. The journey takes 6h 2m versus 4h 49m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Loule to Porto
How to get from Loule to Porto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Loule to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM 9h05 Loule, Terminal Rodoviário 7:40 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM 9h05 Loule, Terminal Rodoviário 7:40 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 54878:25 PM 1h10 Faro Airport 9:35 PM Porto Airport $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 674 · IC 5296:26 PM 7h17 Loule 1:43 AM Porto - Campanhã $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 672 · IC 7232:26 PM 8h17 Loule 10:43 PM Porto - Campanhã $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
AP 1864:11 PM 5h37 Loule 9:48 PM Porto - Campanhã $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 PM 9h35 Loule, Terminal Rodoviário 5:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
95 · 103:30 PM 8h30 Loule, Terminal Rodoviário 12:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
95 · 505:45 AM 7h45 Loule, Terminal Rodoviário 1:30 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 82747:50 AM 1h10 Faro Airport 9:00 AM Porto Airport $148 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP1908 · TP19246:05 AM 4h55 Faro Airport 11:00 AM Porto Airport $220 1 One-way 1 transfer
TP1908 · TP19306:05 AM 10h55 Faro Airport 5:00 PM Porto Airport $220 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Loule to Porto:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loule to Porto costing on average $62.
A bus is $349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Loule to Porto costing on average $390.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loule and Porto as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Loule and arrive in Porto - Campanhã.
- Buses mostly depart from Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Porto by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Porto by train.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Ryanair, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer to go to Porto by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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