How to travel from Brussels to Porto, Portugal

The distance between Brussels and Porto is around 1,853km (1,151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brussels to Porto by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord, Barcelona-Sants then Vigo Guixar and then to Porto - Campanha.

  • Duration24h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Guimaraes and then to Porto.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Distance1,853km (1,151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brussels and Porto

There are several options for getting from Brussels to Porto by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Brussels and Porto is around 1,853km (1,151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,467km (912 miles)

It takes around 24h 25m to get from Brussels and Porto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Porto is to drive which takes around 17h 35m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brussels and Porto. It typically takes around 24h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brussels to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon, Barcelona-Sants and Vigo Guixar. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 24h 25m.

Thalys, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Brussels and Porto. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 24h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brussels and Porto. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brussels to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Guimaraes. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Citi Express and Transdev Portugal run regular bus services between Brussels and Porto. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brussels to Porto. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord, Barcelona-Sants then Vigo Guixar and then to Porto - Campanha. instead which will take 24h 25m.

The closest major airport to Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Porto. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brussels and Porto. The distance is around 1,853km (1,151 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brussels to Porto is to take the train which takes, on average, 24h 25m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

How do I get from Brussels to Porto

Compare travel optionsbetween Brussels and Porto

Transport options from Brussels to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
24h 25m
€315($315)
6 times a week2,882km (1,791 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
€110($110)
6 times a week1,992km (1,238 miles)
Drive
17h 35m
€335($335)
on demand1,853km (1,151 miles)

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Airports near Porto

The following major airports near Porto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Porto
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
268km (167 miles) from Porto
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
462km (287 miles) from Porto