How to travel from Bucharest to Porto, Portugal

The distance between Bucharest and Porto is around 3,094km (1,922 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest to Porto by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time5h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated byKLM+ 7 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Piteşti then Zaragoza and then to Porto Campanhã.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants then Vigo Guixar and then to Porto - Campanha.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €395($400)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance3,571km (2,219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Porto

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Porto by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €200 ($200) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Bucharest and Porto is around 3,094km (1,922 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,834km (1,761 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Bucharest and Porto by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Porto is to fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €200 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Porto. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants and Vigo Guixar. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Bucharest and Porto. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2 days 5h, 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 Bucharest and Porto. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucharest to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Piteşti and Zaragoza. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Amic Transport, ALSA and Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana run regular bus services between Bucharest and Porto. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Porto. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Porto (OPO) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 5h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Bucharest to Porto. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 6h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bucharest to Porto typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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 Bucharest and Porto. The distance is around 3,571km (2,219 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Porto is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Porto

Transport options from Bucharest to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 25m
€335($335)
every 30 mins3,409km (2,118 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 10m
€200($200)
once daily3,094km (1,922 miles)
Plane and Train7h 45m
€230($230)
hourly3,317km (2,061 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
€395($395)
6 times a week4,221km (2,623 miles)
Train
2 days 5h
€395($400)
6 times a week5,047km (3,136 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
€640($645)
on demand3,571km (2,219 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