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Compare bus, train, and flight for Porto to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €19.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price | €71 Average price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Porto to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Madrid:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Madrid costing on average $24 (€19).
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Madrid costing on average $85 (€67).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum , TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum , Iberia Express.
- 15 direct buses per day with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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