How to travel from Porto to Madrid
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4.6Travel Information between Porto and Madrid
 Distance | 261 miles (421 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $10 - $84 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $10 (€9) • 7 h 29 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $26 (€23) • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa, 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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The best way to travel from Porto to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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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.
FAQs: Travel from Porto to Madrid
There are 3 travel options from Porto to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Porto to Madrid is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Madrid:
Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $26 (€23).
Taking a bus costs $74 (€67) less than taking a train, which costs on average $84 (€76) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Porto to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Getting to Madrid by bus takes 7 h 29 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 9 h 23 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 261 miles (421 km) between Porto and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Porto to Madrid is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Porto to Madrid 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 when traveling from Porto to Madrid:
- Most travelers take a bus from Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Porto Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Porto to Madrid:
- You can travel to Madrid from Porto by bus with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Rede Expressos. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with FlixBus from Porto to Madrid.
- You can take a flight from Porto to Madrid with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet, TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express or PGA-Portugalia Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $26 (€23) with Ryanair from Porto to Madrid.
- You can travel by train to Madrid from Porto with Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe Viajeros Porto to Madrid tickets for $84 (€76) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with Alsa, Gipsyy or FlixBus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid 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 Madrid.
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