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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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Porto costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $180 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Porto costing on average $253 (€207).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
Train takes on average 29h 49m.
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.
FlixBus9:25 AM10h50Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:15 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 AM10h50Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:15 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB494 · IB11535:40 PM3h20Santander Airport8:00 PMPorto Airport$6991One-way1 transfer
Other options
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48453:45 AM15h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$691One-way2 transfers
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48453:00 AM16h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$691One-way2 transfers
Normal10:15 AM10h14Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:29 PMMaia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro)$711One-way0 transfers
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UX11416:40 AM13h40Santander station7:20 PMPorto Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
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UX11436:40 AM9h35Santander station3:15 PMPorto Airport$2691One-way1 transfer
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IB11536:40 AM14h20Santander station8:00 PMPorto Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Porto:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Porto costing on average $136 (€112).
A bus is $180 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Porto costing on average $253 (€207).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
Train takes on average 29h 49m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 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 Iberia, Vueling to go to Porto by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Porto by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Porto by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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