How to travel from Elvas to Porto, Portugal

The distance between Elvas and Porto is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Elvas 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.

👋 Also check out PortoElvas if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Entroncamento and then to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisboa Sete Rios and then to Porto.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elvas and Porto

There are several options for getting from Elvas to Porto by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Elvas and Porto is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (174 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Elvas and Porto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elvas to Porto is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Elvas and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elvas and Porto. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elvas to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elvas and Entroncamento. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Elvas and Porto. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Elvas and Porto. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elvas to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lisboa Sete Rios. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Rede Expressos, Citi Express, RenEX and Rodoviaria do Alentejo run regular bus services between Elvas and Porto. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elvas to Porto. We recommend that you take the train to Entroncamento and then to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Elvas and Porto. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elvas to Porto is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

How do I get from Elvas to Porto

Compare travel optionsbetween Elvas and Porto

Transport options from Elvas to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
€46($46)
once daily388km (241 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€33($33)
every 4 hours534km (332 miles)
Bus via Portalegre7h 10m
€40($40)
once daily461km (287 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€54($54)
on demand374km (233 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