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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Porto
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $190 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $190, while a bus costs an average of $237.
Distance: 948 miles (1527 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$190 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $623 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 31m Average total duration 34h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.6 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Zurich to Porto:
A flight is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Porto costing on average $237 (€191).
A flight is $255 (€206) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Porto costing on average $445 (€359).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 31m.
Train takes on average 64h 20m.
You'll arrive about 15h 53m sooner (3h 23m by flight vs 19h 16m by car) and save roughly $433 (€350) compared to fuel and tolls ($190 (€153) vs $623 (€503)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Porto
How to get from Zurich to Porto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Porto is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U268189:35 PM2h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:10 PMPorto Airport$1861One-way0 transfers
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U268189:35 PM2h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:10 PMPorto Airport$1861One-way0 transfers
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U268784:35 PM2h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg6:05 PMPorto Airport$2581One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM36h10Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:35 AMPorto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã$2231One-way2 transfers
AF1393 · AF15162:25 PM8h40EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:05 PMPorto Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
AF1393 · AF14282:25 PM19h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:30 AMPorto Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
AF1193 · AF142810:35 AM22h55EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:30 AMPorto Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Porto:
A flight is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Porto costing on average $237 (€191).
A flight is $255 (€206) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Porto costing on average $445 (€359).
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 31m.
Train takes on average 64h 20m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Porto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Iberia, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Air France, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, KLM, GetJet Airlines, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines to go to Porto by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Porto by bus.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Porto by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
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