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Compare bus and train for Porto to Pombal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Pombal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Pombal:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Pombal costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Pombal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 33m 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 Pombal
How to get from Porto to Pombal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Pombal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM2h55Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:10 PMPombal, Terminal Rodoviário$91One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM2h55Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:10 PMPombal, Terminal Rodoviário$91One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 7308:45 AM1h36Porto - Campanhã10:21 AMPombal station$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 34001:08 AM2h22Porto - Campanhã3:30 AMPombal station$121One-way0 transfers
IC 5287:45 PM1h38Porto - Campanhã9:23 PMPombal station$161One-way0 transfers
IC 52412:45 PM1h38Porto - Campanhã2:23 PMPombal station$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM3h40Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã7:40 AMPombal, Terminal Rodoviário$91One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM2h45Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã3:00 PMPombal, Terminal Rodoviário$101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM2h55Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã12:10 PMPombal, Terminal Rodoviário$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Pombal:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Pombal costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Pombal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Pombal as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Pombal station.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Pombal, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Pombal by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Pombal by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
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