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4.6Travel Information to Porto from Madrid
 Distance | 261 miles (421 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $23 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€11) • 7 h 29 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $23 (€20) • 1 h 15 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa or Ryanair |
Take a bus or flight to travel 261 miles (421 km) to Porto from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa or Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Madrid to Porto.
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How to Travel from Madrid to Porto?
There are several ways to travel to Porto from Madrid. You can use a train, bus, or plane, which all offer trips on a daily basis. The air distance between Madrid and Porto is 263 miles, and the road distance is 351 miles.
Which is the Cheapest Way to Get from Madrid to Porto?
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Porto is by taking a direct bus. A direct bus takes around 9 hours and 45 minutes to reach Porto, and buses are available every day. You should note that the ride usually includes ten stops, and the final stop will be at either the Porto Casa de Musica, R. De Alexandre Herculano, or Porto Campo 24 de Agosto. The main operators servicing this route are FlixBus and Eurolines.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Madrid to Porto?
The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Porto is by taking a flight. The air distance between these two cities is 263 miles, and the respective airports are accessible via public transportation. The departure airport will be Madrid Airport (MAD), and the plane will arrive into Porto Airport (OPO) after an hour long flight. Factoring in checkin, train trips, subway rides and changes, the entire travel time from the Madrid city center to the Porto city center will total just over four hours.
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Travel from Madrid to Porto by Train
You can travel by train from Madrid to Porto with the Trainline service, but there is no direct train on this route. The trains depart from Sol Station and stop at Chamartin, at which point you will need to transfer. From Chamartin, you will take a train to Vigo Guixar, and from there you will board the final train to Porto. Each of these trains is available at least once every day. With the two changes, it takes total of about 10 hours and 38 minutes to reach Porto from Madrid.
Travel from Madrid to Porto by Bus
Several bus services operate on this route, and the most popular are FlixBus and Eurolines. FlixBus tends to be the most popular operator for this route, since it usually offers the cheapest and fastest options. A bus ride from Madrid to Porto with FlixBus will take roughly 8 hours and 40 minutes. Rides offered by Eurolines can take up to 15 hours. Most of the buses stop at R. De Alexandre Herculano, Porto Campo 24 de Agosto, or Casa da Musica in Porto.
Travel from Madrid to Porto by Plane
Traveling by plane is the best option for people who prefer short travel times, as it takes just over an hour to fly from Madrid to Porto. It is also worth noting that flights on this route can be quite inexpensive, especially if you book your trip early. Some airlines servicing this route include Air Europa, Ryanair, Tap Air Portugal, and Iberia. Flights are available on a daily basis. Travelers should remember that they will need to factor in extra time for trains and subway rides to Madrid Airport (MAD) from the Madrid city center.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Porto.
There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Porto: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Porto from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Porto:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $23 (€20) from Madrid to Porto.
The fastest way from Madrid to Porto is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Porto that take longer:
Getting to Porto by bus takes 7 h 29 min on average.
The distance from Madrid to Porto is approximately 261 miles (421 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Porto is:
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Porto from Madrid as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Porto:
- Most travelers take a bus from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Porto:
- Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Porto by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Madrid to Porto for $12 (€11) on Omio.
- Travel with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines or Vueling Airlines to go to Porto by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ryanair Madrid to Porto tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Porto with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Alsa, Gipsyy or FlixBus with 15 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with Ryanair, Air Europa or Iberia 8 direct flights 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 Madrid.
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