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Compare bus, train, and flight for Porto to Loule
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Loule 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 51m. 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 $378.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $378 Average price | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Loule
Compare the available ways to get from Porto to Loule, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Loule:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Loule costing on average $60.
A bus is $336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Loule costing on average $378.
Other travel options to Loule take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $165 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $106. The journey takes 6h 9m versus 4h 47m 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 Porto to Loule
How to get from Porto to Loule by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Loule is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM 8h45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 9:15 PM Loule, Terminal Rodoviário $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30 PM 8h45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 9:15 PM Loule, Terminal Rodoviário $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 82756:10 AM 1h10 Porto Airport 7:20 AM Faro Airport $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 722 · IC 574
2:45 PM 7h05 Porto - Campanhã 9:50 PM Loule $38 1 One-way 1 transfer - AP 184
2:40 PM 5h32 Porto - Campanhã 8:12 PM Loule $43 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 730 · IC 572
8:45 AM 8h40 Porto - Campanhã 5:25 PM Loule $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:30 AM 8h45 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 4:15 PM Loule, Terminal Rodoviário $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - 50 · 95
6:30 AM 7h35 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 2:05 PM Loule, Terminal Rodoviário $45 1 One-way 1 transfer 
50+958:00 AM 7h35 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 3:35 PM Loule, Terminal Rodoviário $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FR 5486
10:00 PM 1h10 Porto Airport 11:10 PM Faro Airport $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - TP1929 · TP1907
2:30 PM 9h20 Porto Airport 11:50 PM Faro Airport $146 1 One-way 1 transfer - TP1927 · TP1907
12:00 PM 11h50 Porto Airport 11:50 PM Faro Airport $146 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Loule:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Loule costing on average $60.
A bus is $336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Loule costing on average $378.
Other travel options to Loule take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Loule as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Loule.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Quarteira, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Ryanair, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Iberia, BA Cityflyer to go to Loule by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Loule by train.
- Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Citi Express to go to Loule by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 2 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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