How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a bus costs an average of €17.

Distance: 193 km

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from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Porto by train, bus or flight.

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

  • MonbusNormal+AutnaNormal
    2:05 PM5h50
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    6:55 PMPorto, Casa da Música
    231One-way
    1 transfer

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  • MonbusNormal+AutnaNormal
    2:05 PM5h50
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    6:55 PMPorto, Casa da Música
    231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 AM2h59
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    9:59 AMMaia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro)
    481One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Renfe12455 · 00422
    3:11 PM5h24
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:35 PMPorto - Campanhã
    261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe12453 · 00422
    1:30 PM7h05
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:35 PMPorto - Campanhã
    261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe12421 · 00422
    10:20 AM10h15
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:35 PMPorto - Campanhã
    261One-way
    1 transfer
  • MonbusNormal+AutnaNormal
    1:05 PM6h50
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    6:55 PMPorto, Casa da Música
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • MonbusNormal+AutnaNormal
    12:20 PM7h35
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    6:55 PMPorto, Casa da Música
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • MonbusNormal+AutnaNormal
    11:30 AM8h25
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    6:55 PMPorto, Casa da Música
    231One-way
    1 transfer

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 How to Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto?

Porto, Portugal's second-biggest city, is a global hub, with a mixing pot of nationalities, backgrounds, and interests. Travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is quite popular, because they both sit on the coastline near where Spain and Portugal meet. Bus travel is convenient and affordable, making this a great choice for the person on the go. 

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Santiago de Compostela to Porto?

When you head to Porto from Santiago de Compostela, also known as Old Town, you will be coming from Galicia in the far northwest of Spain. You can get to Porto in different ways, but travelling by bus is the most affordable and convenient option. Prices vary, but tickets are always cheaper when bought in advance, especially when looking out for special deals. Omio allows you to compare prices across companies, times, and dates.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Santiago de Compostela to  Porto?

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porta is by bus. The trip usually takes approximately four hours and 15 minutes, but you can book a FlixBus option that covers the distance in three and a half hours. All bus services are direct, so you can sit back and relax as soon as you get on the bus. 

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Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto by Bus

EuroLines and FlixBus offer bus services from Santiago de Compostela to Porto, though the number of services per day changes, so do look out for the best departure times for you. Some overnight services are available. Bus trips can take anywhere from three hours and 30 minutes to four hours and 30 minutes, though this is dependent on traffic, so try for trips outside of rush hour. For EuroLines, keep in mind that your ticket is only valid for a particular bus and is semi-refundable. Cancellations can be done up to 48 hours before the indicated departure time for a 25% fee. Sometimes, BlaBlaCar offers carpooling services between these two destinations as well. It is a new and affordable option for cross-country travel.

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

Travel to Porto 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 Santiago de Compostela to Porto.

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There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Porto including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is a train with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Porto:

A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Porto costing on average €32.

A train is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Porto costing on average €353.

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Porto take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 49m.

Flight takes on average 10h 57m.

The Santiago de Compostela to Porto distance is approximately 193 km.
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Porto 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 Santiago de Compostela to Porto:
  • Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Porto, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Porto by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autna, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Monbus, Infobus, Rede Expressos to go to Porto by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santiago de Compostela to Porto:
  • 12 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Rede Expressos.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Vigo, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Porto and these popular destinations at a great price.
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