The distance between Lisbon and Porto is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon 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 Porto → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas.
Take the bus to Porto.
Rede Expressos
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There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Porto by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Lisbon and Porto is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Lisbon and Porto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Porto. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lisbon and Porto with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 45m.
Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lisbon and Porto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Porto. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lisbon and Porto with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 30m.
Rede Expressos, Citi Express, RenEX and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lisbon and Porto. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Porto. We recommend that you take the train to Vila Nova De Gaia-Devesas. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lisbon and Porto. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Porto is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | €30($30) | hourly | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €18($18) | hourly | 314km (195 miles) |
Bus to Porto | 3h 55m | €24($24) | every 2 hours | 321km (199 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €45($45) | on demand | 311km (193 miles) |
Rede Expressos
Citi Express
RenEX
The following major airports near Porto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.