What are the departure and arrival points in Madrid and in Porto?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Porto: Buses most often depart from Madrid at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Porto at Porto, R. De 5 de Outubro (Boavista-casa da Música).

Which travel companies can get me from Madrid to Porto?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Madrid to Porto: You can go to Porto from Madrid by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $41 (€35) with FlixBus from Madrid to Porto on Omio.

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

10:35AM1h15

Madrid Barajas Airport

10:50AMPorto Airport

€531One-way

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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

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Madrid Barajas Airport

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11:20AM10h58

Madrid Chamartín

09:18PMPorto - Campanhã

€1141One-way

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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

05:40PMPorto

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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

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Madrid

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Madrid Barajas Airport

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€531One-way

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Madrid Barajas Airport

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€531One-way

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Madrid Barajas Airport

03:15PMPorto Airport

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Travel Information from Madrid to Porto

Distance	261 miles (421 km)
Available travel modes	Bus
Popular travel companies	FlixBus

Travel 261 miles (421 km) by bus from Madrid to Porto. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Madrid to Porto.

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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The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Madrid to Porto, 62,93% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Madrid to Porto, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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Renfe is Spain’s national travel company operating freight and passenger travel on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid to Porto trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of travel with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE travel run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia travel combine high-speed and normal speed travel serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant travel serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night travel routes.

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Cheapest Price: $28

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $14

Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a travel and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

Cheapest Price: $65

FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Porto

FAQs: 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.

Travel Madrid to Porto by bus.

Traveling by flight is also the quickest way from Madrid to Porto. It takes on average 1 h 15 min to travel this journey.

The distance is approximately 261 miles (421 km) from Madrid to Porto.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Porto is:

1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Madrid to Porto as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Porto:

Buses most often depart from Madrid at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Porto at Porto, R. De 5 de Outubro (Boavista-casa da Música).

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Madrid to Porto:

You can go to Porto from Madrid by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $41 (€35) with FlixBus from Madrid to Porto on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Porto:

1 direct bus per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Gipsyy.

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 from Madrid to Porto.

Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to Porto? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to Porto usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Lisbon, Paris or Santiago de Compostela. If you're looking to explore Lisbon, Paris or Santiago de Compostela from Porto, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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