How to travel from Porto to Lisbon

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Travel Information from Porto to Lisbon

distanceDistance170 miles (274 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$4 - $51
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $4 (€3) • 3 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $51 (€44) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesRede Expressos, TAP Portugal or Comboios De Portugal

Travel 170 miles (274 km) by train, bus or flight to Lisbon from Porto. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Rede Expressos, TAP Portugal or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Porto to Lisbon.

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from Porto to Lisbon

How to get from Porto to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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

Rede Expressos
08:00AM3h30
Porto
11:30AMLisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios
$71One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:15PM3h40
Porto
08:55PMLisbon
$61One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
TAP Portugal
06:00PM0h45
Porto Airport (OPO)
06:45PMLisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$5611One-way
0 transfers
Other options
IC - Intercidades
10:38AM3h14
Porto - Campanhã
01:52PMLisbon - Oriente
$361One-way
0 transfers
IC - Intercidades
08:37AM3h15
Porto - Campanhã
11:52AMLisbon - Oriente
$361One-way
0 transfers
IC - Intercidades
08:37AM3h23
Porto - Campanhã
12:00PMLisboa - Santa Apolonia
$361One-way
0 transfers
Renex
09:00AM3h35
Porto
12:35PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
$151One-way
0 transfers
Rede Expressos
10:00AM3h30
Porto
01:30PMLisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios
$151One-way
0 transfers
Rede Expressos
08:00AM3h15
Porto
11:15AMLisboa, Gare Oriente
$171One-way
0 transfers
TAP Portugal
10:55PM1h00
Porto Airport (OPO)
11:55PMLisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$601One-way
0 transfers
TAP Portugal
10:00AM0h55
Porto Airport (OPO)
10:55AMLisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$1271One-way
0 transfers
PGA-Portugalia Airlines
11:00AM0h55
Porto Airport (OPO)
11:55AMLisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$5611One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Porto to Lisbon?

Porto and Lisbon are connected by bus and plane. Flights are the shorter travel option, with a flight duration of around an hour. On the other hand, buses tend to be cheaper, but the journey can take over four hours. Both cities are favorite destinations for travelers and commuters alike, so there is no shortage of daily travel connections between the two.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Porto to Lisbon?

The cheapest way to reach Lisbon from Porto is by bus. All buses are direct and the travel time is between three and four hours. The coach companies that offer bus travel from Porto to Lisbon are Renex, citi express and Rede Expressos. Buses depart, on average, 12 times a day from the stop at Campo 24 de Agosto in Porto and arrive in Lisbon at the stations Gare Oriente or Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Porto to Lisbon?

With a flight duration of just one hour, the plane is certainly the fastest way to travel from Porto's airport Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) to Lisbon's Aeroporto de Portela (LIS). Depending on whether or not you check luggage, you should arrive to the airport one or two hours before the departure time. A metro ride from the center of Porto to the airport takes around 30 minutes. TAP Air Portugal is the main airline that serves this connection daily, and offers the shortest flight time.

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Travel from Porto to Lisbon by Bus

Buses from three coach companies depart in Porto at Campo 24 de Agosto on average twelve times daily. They stop in Lisbon at two stations, first at Gare Oriente and shortly after at Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios. The first stop is near the seafront while the second is closer to the city center. Both stops are in close proximity to bus and metro stops which enable you to easily travel to your final destination in Lisbon. All connections are direct and the journey takes between three and four and a half hours, depending on the time of the day.

Travel from Porto to Lisbon by Plane

Porto's airport Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) is just a short metro journey of approximately 30 minutes away from the city center. Several airlines, like TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, and KLM operate flights from Porto to Lisbon's Aeroporto de Portela (LIS). Only TAP Portugal offers six direct daily flights between these two destinations, and the trip itself takes around one hour. All other airlines require you to change planes at least once, increasing travel times considerably. Buses and the metro connect the airport to the city center, and the journey takes around 25 minutes.

How to get from Porto to Lisbon

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Porto to Lisbon there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 95,90% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Porto to Lisbon. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best trip between Porto and Lisbon with Omio's travel partners Comboios De Portugal, Alsa and KLM! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Comboios Portugal is the national railway company of Portugal and it operates trains to Lisbon from Porto. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercidades, Interregional, Regional, and Urban trains. Intercidades are the fastest and most comfortable trains, offering direct connections between major cities. Interregional trains are slightly slower, but still offer a comfortable journey. Regional trains are the slowest, but they are the most affordable option. Urban trains are the most convenient way to get around the cities. Comboios Portugal offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Comboios Portugal are Lisbon to Porto, Lisbon to Faro, and Porto to Faro. These routes offer stunning views of the Portuguese countryside and coastline.

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Lisbon from Porto: Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Porto to Lisbon

        FAQs: Travel to Lisbon 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 Porto to Lisbon.
        FAQs

        There are 3 options to travel to Lisbon from Porto including taking a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Lisbon from Porto is by taking a bus, which costs on average $4 (€3).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Porto to Lisbon:

        A bus is $47 (€40) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $51 (€44) from Porto to Lisbon.

        Taking a bus costs $13 (€12) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).

        The fastest way to get to Lisbon from Porto is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.

        Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

        Bus takes on average 3 h 15 min.

        Train takes 2 h 50 min on average.

        The distance from Porto to Lisbon is approximately 170 miles (274 km).

        The average frequency per day from Porto to Lisbon is:

        • Around 25 buses per day.
        • 12 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Lisbon 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 from Porto to Lisbon:

        • Buses from Porto to Lisbon most often leave from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Lisbon, Avenida da Liberdade (Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra).
        • Flights mostly leave from Porto Airport and tend to arrive in Lisbon Portela Airport.
        • Trains from Porto to Lisbon most often leave from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Lisbon - Oriente.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Porto to Lisbon:

        • You can take a bus from Porto to Lisbon with Rede Expressos, Gipsyy, Renex, FlixBus, Infobus, Citi Express, Alsa, EVA Transportes, Movelia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland or BlaBlaCar. Cheap tickets can be found for $4 (€3) with FlixBus from Porto to Lisbon.
        • You can go to Lisbon from Porto by plane with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, White Airways, Bulgaria Air, SATA Air Acores (2), Eastern Airways or KLM. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $84 (€72) with TAP Portugal from Porto to Lisbon on Omio.
        • You can take a train from Porto to Lisbon with Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, R - Regional or IR - InterRegional. Cheap tickets can be found for $17 (€15) with Alfa Pendular from Porto to Lisbon.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Lisbon with the following travel companies:

        • 25 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, Gipsyy, Renex or FlixBus.
        • Direct trains with Comboios De Portugal, Alfa Pendular or Intercidades with 12 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lisbon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Porto and Lisbon.

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