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Travel Information between Porto and Madrid

distanceDistance261 miles (421 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$10 - $84
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 7 h 29 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $26 (€23) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Ryanair or Renfe Viajeros

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 261 miles (421 km) to Madrid from Porto. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa, Ryanair or Renfe Viajeros among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Porto to Madrid.

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from Porto to Madrid

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Gipsyy
09:45AM7h59
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
06:44PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Gipsyy
09:45AM7h59
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
06:44PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$421One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air Europaux1140
04:05PM1h10
Porto Airport (OPO)
06:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2551One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe00421+AVE04254
08:13AM8h24
Porto - Campanhã
05:37PMMadrid Chamartín
$1301One-way
1 transfer
Renfe00421+AVE04384
08:13AM12h07
Porto - Campanhã
09:20PMMadrid Chamartín
$1181One-way
1 transfer
Gipsyy
10:00PM7h29
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
06:29AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM8h45
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
07:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM9h15
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
07:45PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$681One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 5483
07:25PM1h15
Porto Airport (OPO)
09:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$1931One-way
0 transfers
Air Europaux1142
08:10PM1h10
Porto Airport (OPO)
10:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2551One-way
0 transfers
Air Europaux1146
11:35AM1h10
Porto Airport (OPO)
01:45PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$3251One-way
0 transfers

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 How to Travel from Porto to Madrid?

If you wish to travel from Porto to Madrid, you will want to know the various modes of transportation to choose from. The two ways to travel from Porto to Madrid are by bus and by plane, both providing a convenient route to reach your destination. There are about 13 buses that leave every day, and the trip takes about 10 hours and 47 minutes on average. There are about 40 daily flights from Porto to Madrid, with an average flight time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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

The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Madrid, if booked at least a few weeks before the departure date, is by plane. On the other hand, the bus will be the cheapest mode of transportation if tickets are booked close to the travel date. It is also important to consider the date of the departure. During the weekk the flights tend to be more affordable from Monday to Thursday and a bit more expensive from Friday to Sunday. The bus prices tend to fluctuate around the same price regardless of date.

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

The fastest mode of transportation from Porto to Madrid is by plane. The plane ride averages around 3 hours and 20 minutes, with the fastest direct journey taking just 1 hour and 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the fastest journey time by bus is around 9 hours. Flights usually depart from the Porto Airport (OPO) and arrive at the Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). All the airports are located a short drive from the city centers.

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Travel from Porto to Madrid by Bus

 Traveling to Madrid from Porto by bus perfect if you wish to enjoy the scenery or bring bulkier and heavier luggage with you. The average travel time with the bus is usually 10 hours and 47 minutes, with the fastest journey time taking only 8 hours and 30 minutes. The distance between Madrid and Porto is around 262 miles. There are usually 13 buses that leave daily from either Campo 24 de Agosto or Interface Casa de Musica in Porto, and arrive into the Estacion Sur, Barajas Airport T4 or Av. America stations in Madrid. These routes are all catered by Eurolines, Rede Expressos, Alsa, Citi Express, and FlixBus.

Travel from Porto to Madrid by Plane

The fastest - and usually the most affordable - method of transportation from Porto to Madrid is by plane. You will be able to find at least 40 flights for this route each day, 10 of which will be direct. Although the average journey time is 3 hours and 20 minutes, the fastest direct routes will take only 1 hour and 15 minutes. Flights only leave from the Porto Airport (OPO) and arrive directly at the Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), both of which are easily connected to the city center with public transport. The flights are operated by RyanAir, Air Europa, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, Air France, KLM and Turkish Airlines.

How to get from Porto to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Porto to Madrid, 51,41% 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 Porto to Madrid, 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 Porto to Madrid 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.

      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.

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