How to travel from Basel to Porto, Portugal

The distance between Basel and Porto is around 1,483km (921 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Basel 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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Fly

Fly from Basel (BSL) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants then Vigo Guixar and then to Porto - Campanha.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Porto — Campo 24 de Agosto.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Distance1,825km (1,134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Basel and Porto

There are several options for getting from Basel to Porto by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €215 ($215) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Basel and Porto is around 1,483km (921 miles).

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Basel and Porto by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Basel to Porto is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Basel and Porto. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Basel to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants and Vigo Guixar. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Basel and Porto. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Basel and Porto. We recommend that you fly from Basel (BSL) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Basel and Porto. Flights depart from Basel (BSL) and arrive at Porto (OPO). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Basel and Porto with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa and Transavia Holland fly between Basel and Porto. Flights depart from Basel (BSL) and and arrive into Porto (OPO). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Basel to Porto typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Basel (BSL) 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 Basel and Porto. The distance is around 1,825km (1,134 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Basel to Porto is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Basel to Porto

Compare travel optionsbetween Basel and Porto

Transport options from Basel to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€215($215)
every 30 mins1,483km (921 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
€295($295)
6 times a week2,583km (1,605 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
19h 30m
€275($275)
3 times a week2,140km (1,330 miles)
Train to Bern, Bus1 day 6h
€260($260)
once daily2,088km (1,298 miles)
Drive
17h 50m
€370($370)
on demand1,825km (1,134 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