How to travel from Athens to Porto, Portugal

The distance between Athens and Porto is around 2,848km (1,770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Athens to Porto by plane, 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

+ 10 others
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Plovdiv then Valladolid and then to Porto Campanhã.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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3 x bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Timişoara then Zaragoza and then to Porto Campanhã.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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car
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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance4,040km (2,511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Porto

There are several options for getting from Athens to Porto by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).

The distance between Athens and Porto is around 2,848km (1,770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,778km (1,726 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Athens and Porto by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Porto is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Porto. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Porto. It typically takes around 2 days 21h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plovdiv and Valladolid. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 21h.

Tourist Service Holding AD, Dary Commerce and Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana run regular bus services between Athens and Porto. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Porto. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Porto (OPO). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Porto with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 10m.

Aegean Airlines, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Lufthansa, Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair and Transavia Holland fly between Athens and Porto. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Porto (OPO). These flights usually take around 4h 10m.

The flight from Athens to Porto typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Porto (OPO).

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 Athens and Porto. The distance is around 4,040km (2,511 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Porto is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).

How do I get from Athens to Porto

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Porto

Transport options from Athens to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 20m
€345($345)
every 30 mins2,848km (1,770 miles)
Bus
2 days 21h
€190($190)
once a week4,685km (2,911 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 21h
€400($400)
once a week5,133km (3,190 miles)
Train to Thessaloniki, bus2 days
€395($395)
once a week5,453km (3,389 miles)
Train to Thessaloniki, bus2 days 11h
€155($155)
twice a week4,210km (2,616 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
€845($850)
on demand4,040km (2,511 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