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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Porto
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, while a flight costs an average of €191.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €191 Average price | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Santander to Porto:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Porto costing on average €112.
A bus is €132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Porto costing on average €191.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Train takes on average 30h 19m.
Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 9h 46m versus 6h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Porto
How to get from Santander to Porto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal1:00 AM18h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã€511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal+Normal1:00 AM18h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã€511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB494 · IB11535:40 PM3h20Santander Airport8:00 PMPorto Airport€5721One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal · Normal1:00 AM14h25Santander, Estación de Autobuses2:25 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã€521One-way2 transfers
- Normal+Normal · Normal1:00 AM14h25Santander, Estación de Autobuses2:25 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã€521One-way2 transfers
- Supra Economy+Normal12:45 AM18h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã€611One-way1 transfer
VY1597 · VY84805:40 PM4h40Santander Airport9:20 PMPorto Airport€2471One-way1 transfer
04072+IB11537:05 AM13h55Santander station8:00 PMPorto Airport€2911One-way1 transfer- 04072+IB11517:05 AM9h55Santander station4:00 PMPorto Airport€3271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Porto:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Porto costing on average €112.
A bus is €132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Porto costing on average €191.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Train takes on average 30h 19m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Porto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Porto by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Porto by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Porto by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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