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Ways of traveling from Lisbon Airport to Porto
Lisbon and Porto are two brilliants in Portugal. Everyone should visit both cities, furthermore, the journey from one to another city is fast and easy. You can choose a plane, any type of transfer, a train or a bus. You can also rent a car without a driver. The duration of a trip to Porto is about 2,5-3 hours by train and the price ranges from €9.50 to €42.40. The journey by bus takes about 3 hours and a half, and one will pay about €18-20. If you prefer traveling by plane, you can get to Porto for €27-200 in 1 hour. One of the most comfortable ways of traveling to Porto is by car. The way will normally take 3 hours and 50 minutes. The price starts from €306 and depends on the type of a car. Porto is situated to the north of Lisbon, and the distance between these cities is 310 kilometers.
If you look for the cheapest way of traveling, choose a train or a bus. But don’t forget to book a ticket in advance. Traveling by bus is not expensive and took a little more time than going by train. Most of travellers choose the train because of its frequent departures during a day, the possibility to find cheap tickets. Travelling by plane is much more expensive and took the same time as going by train because of check-in time. There are fewer flights. The most expensive way of traveling is using a transfer. But the clients will be delivered to a certain place with their luggage. The great advantage is paying for the car, not per passenger.
Order a transfer from Lisbon Airport
Porto — a blend of history and culture
One of the most favorite tourist attractions in Porto is Ribeira. It is an ancient district which is full of small colored houses and narrow cobbled streets. If you prefer shopping tours and want to buy souvenirs you should visit Santa Catarina street. There are lots of cafes, shops, street artists and other attributes so loved by tourists. Also, you will find there an old church and a famous café Majestic which is well-known for its ancient inner atmosphere. Tourists can see the Atlantic Ocean and other sights going by old tram №1 (1930). When you reach the destination, you can have a look at old lighthouses-San Miguel-o-Anjo and Farol da Senhora da Luz, the castle of San Juan Baptista. Some tourists prefer a double-deck bus №500. It goes on the same way, but an air-conditioned coach will open more interesting views. It is highly recommended to take an excursion on a small ship “5 bridges”. Some tourists get great satisfaction from climbing the Ponte Dom Luís 1 (Porto Bridge Climb) following a narrow pedestrian staircase connected with the cable to a parallel handrail. The soaring Clérigos Tower is the most visible landmark. It will be interesting to get to the top and have a look at Porto. The railway station São Bento is known as one of the most beautiful stations in the world. It was built in 1916 and decorated with traditional ceramic tiles in white-blue tones. You will be surprised by ancient architecture.
Bus from Lisbon Airport to Porto
€18-20
1 h
3 h 30 min
Ind. tourist
If you decide to go by bus from Lisbon to Porto, a return ticket will be cheaper. Also, there are some discounts for students and aged passengers. A youth ticket (for passengers from 13 to 29) and a senior ticket (for passengers older than 65) cost for €3 less from the main price. Children can take a half-price ticket. The first bus leaves at 1 a.m. and the last leaves at 9.45 p.m. The trip will take about 3 hours 30 minutes. Buses arrive at the bus station in Porto next to the underground: walking distance from the underground station Bolhão is 10 minutes to reach city’s main attractions.
Bus from Lisbon Airport to Porto:
direct bus Lisbon – Porto
Timetable:
01:00-21:45
Route:
Sete Rios (bus station in Lisbon) - Rua de Alexandre Herculano 352 (bus station in Porto)
Travel time:
3 h 30 m
Waiting time:
1 h
Comfort level:
Medium: comfortable leather seats, wi-fi, toilet, air-conditioning
Cost:
€18-20 It is highly recommended to book tickets in advance. Buses can be full of students who travel to or from universities, especially on Fridays and Sundays
Clients:
young people, those who want to save money, families with children
How to find the bus station:
You may go by underground (blue line) to the station Jardim Zoologico, use a taxi or go by Airobus 2 to the bus stop Sete Rios.
Train from Lisbon Airport to Porto
up to € 42.40
42min
3h
Couple
Train service is operated by the Intercity and the Alfa Pendular. If you would like to go faster and have more facilities during the journey, you should choose the Alfa Pendular trains. The other trains are a little slower and older. Some trains reach the destination in 3 hours; the more modern trains bring passengers from Lisbon to Porto in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The standard fare for a trip in the 1/2 class is € 35.90 / € 24.30 for IC and € 42.40 / € 30.30 for AP. When buying in advance, the cost of tickets is significantly reduced and is: € 22.00 / € 9.50 for IC and € 25.50 / € 11.00 for AP. The trains come to the Campanhã station in Porto. It’s to the east of the city center. Without any extra tickets, tourists can catch a suburban train to São Bento station or go by underground for an additional ticket, by taxi or by bus.
Train from Lisbon Airport to Porto:
Intercity, Alfa Pendular
Timetable:
from 6:00 to 21:39
Route:
the Oriente train station — the Campanhã station in Porto
Travel time:
2,5-3 h
Waiting time:
42min
Comfort level:
Medium: Wi-fi, snacks on board, beverages, audio and video channels, seats for people with reduced mobility, 1st and 2nd class seats, buffet bar
Cost:
from €9.50 to € 42.40 Tickets can be bought at the official website of the Portuguese Railways 60 days before the trip. The earlier you buy a ticket, the cheaper it is.
Clients:
aged passengers, large groups of people, travellers with children, people with reduced mobility
How to find the railway station:
You may go by underground (red line) to the station Gare do Oriente or use a taxi. Also, you may go by AeroShuttle which is on the bus stands near the Terminal 1.
Plane from Lisbon Airport to Porto
up to €200
1h
1h
Couple
There are two airline services: TAP Portugal and Ryanair. The latter offers low-cost tickets. If you travel by plane, you should think in advance about the check-in time and come to the place an hour or two before the flight. Flying will take about 1 hour. The price of Ryanair flights varies from €27 to €110. TAP Portugal offers to buy tickets for €80-200. There are several flights during the day: 7:00 - 22:35.
Plane from Lisbon Airport to Porto:
TAP Portugal and Ryanair
Timetable:
TAP Portugal:7:00 - 22:35 Ryanair:7:50, 12:35, 20:20
Route:
Lisbon airport - Porto airport
Travel time:
1h
Waiting time:
on average - 1 h
Comfort level:
Medium: comfort seats, drinks, snacks, the weight limit
Cost:
TAP Portugal: €27 to €110 Ryanair: €80-200
Clients:
Couples, businessmen, young and old people, who value comfort
How to get to the main sights in Porto:
Buses № 601, 602 и 604 go to the centre every 30 minutes from 6:10 to 19:30. There is the underground near the airport (Line E only). You should go out at the underground station Verdes and change E line for B line and go to the centre. Also, you may go by taxi.
Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Porto
€306
5min
3 h 50 min
Family
The way from Lisbon Airport to Porto by car will last on average 3 hours and 50 minutes, and the price starts from €306. The cost is higher than other ways of traveling offer, but you shouldn’t carry your luggage, can choose any time you like, and depart from a certain place. And the price is given for the car, not per person. So, if you travel with family and friends, it will be beneficial. Of course, the transfer is a convenient and a nice way of traveling for elderly people and big groups.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
by any address in Porto
Travel time:
3 h 50 m
Waiting time:
You will have to wait for a taxi for 5-10min.
Transfer no need to wait, leave at predefined time
Comfort level:
taxi: no other passengers, no stops transfer: for groups from 5 to 19 people, air-conditioning, help with luggage, spacious cars, online payment via card, child seats, meeting you with a nameplate
Cost:
from €306
Clients:
big groups, families with children, travelers with large luggage, aged people, who value comfort and visit Portugal for the first time
Car rental in Lisbon
from €5
from 1 day
from 2 years
To rent a car without a driver to get from Lisbon Airport to Porto, you’ll need an ID, a passport and an embossed credit card. Book a car in advance: in high season the choice of cars is small, and the prices are much higher. Insurance and unlimited mileage are included in the price of car rental per day. It’s difficult to find a parking space in the historical quarters of Lisbon, and it’s not easy to drive along narrow streets, so choose small cars. You can rent a car at Lisbon Airport.
How to get from Lisbon Airport to Porto?
Young people and couples can choose a bus or a train because of their low price. Families with active children can go by train as it is a fast and relatively inexpensive service. For people who are traveling for the first time or those who do not speak the local language, the transfer is a great option. If you are traveling in a company of more than 3 people, the price of a transfer will be as cheap as more beneficial as going by train. If you like flying, and waiting and check-in time don’t bother you, the plane from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport is your choice. Choose the optimal variant and make your journey easy, interesting, and comfortable. Have a nice trip!