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Compare train and bus for Porto to Covilha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Covilha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 9, while a bus costs an average of CHF 15.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 15 Average price | CHF 9 Average price Cheapest | CHF 39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Porto to Covilha
Compare the available ways to get from Porto to Covilha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Covilha:
A train is CHF 7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Covilha costing on average CHF 15.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around CHF 15 compared to roughly CHF 39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 24. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 2h 29m 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 Porto to Covilha
How to get from Porto to Covilha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Covilha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 AM 3h15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 9:40 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 AM 3h15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 9:40 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:00 AM 2h50 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 1:50 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U 15712 · R 4658 · IC 511 · R 56827:50 AM 4h40 Porto - Campanhã 12:30 PM Covilhã CHF 23 1 One-way 3 transfers
U 15728 · R 4668 · IC 513 · R 568412:50 PM 5h36 Porto - Campanhã 6:26 PM Covilhã CHF 23 1 One-way 3 transfers
U 15720 · R 4662 · R 5401 · R 56849:50 AM 8h36 Porto - Campanhã 6:26 PM Covilhã CHF 28 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM 3h35 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 7:35 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:00 AM 3h15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 11:15 AM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:30 PM 3h15 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 6:45 PM Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem) CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Covilha:
A train is CHF 7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Covilha costing on average CHF 15.
Other travel options to Covilha take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 29 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Covilha as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Covilhã.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Covilhã, Alameda da Europa (Central de Camionagem).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Covilha by train.
- Travel with Citi Express, Rede Expressos, FlixBus to go to Covilha by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with Citi Express, FlixBus.
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