How to travel from Porto to Lisbon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Porto to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a flight costs an average of €39.

Distance: 274 km

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3h 51m

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from Porto to Lisbon

How to get from Porto to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Porto to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Rede Expressos
09:00AM3h35
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
12:35PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
04:15PM4h14
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
08:29PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TAP PortugalTP1931
04:55PM1h00
Porto Airport
05:55PMHumberto Delgado Airport
831One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Comboios De PortugalIC 730
08:45AM3h07
Porto - Campanhã
11:52AMLisbon - Oriente
281One-way
0 transfers
Comboios De PortugalIC 720
10:45AM3h07
Porto - Campanhã
01:52PMLisbon - Oriente
281One-way
0 transfers
Comboios De PortugalIC 730
08:45AM3h15
Porto - Campanhã
12:00PMLisboa - Santa Apolonia
281One-way
0 transfers
Citi Express
09:00AM3h30
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
12:30PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
111One-way
0 transfers
Rede Expressos
08:15AM3h20
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
11:35AMLisboa, Gare Oriente
131One-way
0 transfers
Rede Expressos
10:30AM3h15
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
01:45PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
161One-way
0 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1935
08:00PM1h00
Porto Airport
09:00PMHumberto Delgado Airport
831One-way
0 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1921
08:55AM1h00
Porto Airport
09:55AMHumberto Delgado Airport
1271One-way
0 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1933
06:00PM1h00
Porto Airport
07:00PMHumberto Delgado Airport
1271One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Porto to Lisbon?

 The journey from Porto to Lisbon is a popular route with travellers wishing to explore the history and culture of Portugal's two main cities. You can travel between the cities by bus or plane with services scheduled every day of the week. Bus routes are direct and take from between three hours and 15 minutes to 4.5 hours. The flight time to Lisbon from Porto is just one hour, but the overall journey will be longer depending on the time spent on checking in and passing through security. 

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Porto to Lisbon?

Travelling by bus from Porto to Lisbon is considerably cheaper than making the journey by plane. All services are direct, and routes are provided by Renex, Rede Expressos, Citi Express and Flixbus. The fastest journey time is three and a quarter hours with other bus services taking up to 4.5 hours. Departures are from Campo 24 Agosto Bus Station with most arrivals in Lisbon at Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios and a few at Gare Oriente.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Porto to Lisbon?

The fastest way of travelling to Lisbon from Porto is by plane. The direct flight time is just one hour, but when planning your journey remember to factor in time for getting to and from airports and for going through any security controls. Direct flights from Porto to Lisbon are operated by TAP Portugal. Departures are from Porto Airport (OPO) with arrivals at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).

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Travel from Porto to Lisbon by Bus

Renex, Rede Expressos, Citi Express, and Flixbus all offer direct routes from Porto to Lisbon with journey times that vary from a little over three hours to 4.5 hours. The fastest routes are offered by Renex and Rede Expressos. There are up to four departures an hour from early morning until late at night on a timetable that is similar seven days a week. All departures are from Campo 24 Agosto Bus Station. The majority of journeys finish at Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios, Lisbon's main terminus for long-distance bus arrivals and departures. It is located approximately two miles north of Lisbon's historic heart to which it is linked by taxis, Metro trains, and local buses. The modern Gare Oriente can be found just under four miles east of the city centre. It is also served by taxis, local buses, and Metro trains.

Travel from Porto to Lisbon by Plane

Direct flights to Lisbon from Porto are offered by TAP Portugal, the country's flag-carrying airline. Flight times are just one hour. There are six or more direct departures every day, starting early morning and continuing until early evening. Connecting routes are also offered by Iberia, Air Europa, KLM, Luxair, and Azores Airlines. These involve overall journey times of between three and 19 hours, depending on routes taken and transfer times. Transfers are made at airline hub airports such as Amsterdam Schiphol, Madrid Barajas, and London Gatwick. Departures are all from Porto Airport with arrivals at Lisbon Portela Airport. This is located approximately 4.5 miles north of Lisbon's historic heart. The airport is linked to all parts of the city by taxis, Metro trains, local buses, and airport buses.

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FAQs: Travel from Porto to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Porto to Lisbon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Porto and Lisbon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of €3.

This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Lisbon:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Lisbon costing on average €11.

A bus is €35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Lisbon costing on average €39.

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The Porto to Lisbon distance is approximately 274 km.
The average frequency per day from Porto to Lisbon is:
  • Around 144 buses per day.
  • Around 36 trains per day.
  • Around 27 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Porto to Lisbon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Lisbon - Oriente.
  • Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Porto to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Citi Express, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lisbon by bus.
  • Travel with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Bulgaria Air, SATA Air Acores (2), White Airways, KLM to go to Lisbon by flight.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lisbon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
  • 134 direct buses per day with Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Citi Express, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 6 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines.
  • 35 direct trains per day with Comboios De Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Porto to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Sintra, Barcelona, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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