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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 €49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. 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 €49, while a flight costs an average of €420.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €420 Average price | €103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Santander to Porto
Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Porto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Porto:
A bus is €372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Porto costing on average €420.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €55. The journey takes 11h 42m 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.
- Normal · Normal
3:45 AM 15h14 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 5:59 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) €81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal
3:45 AM 15h14 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 5:59 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) €81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IB494 · IB549
5:40 PM 3h20 Santander Airport 8:00 PM Porto Airport €573 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
VY1207 · VY11709:10 PM 12h00 Santander Airport 8:10 AM Porto Airport €137 1 One-way 1 transfer
04072+IB11517:05 AM 9h55 Santander station 4:00 PM Porto Airport €138 1 One-way 1 transfer- 04072+IB549
7:05 AM 13h55 Santander station 8:00 PM Porto Airport €138 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Porto:
A bus is €372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Porto costing on average €420.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights 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 Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Porto by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair to go to Porto by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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