How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

How to Get

Jul 8

About travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

Both Porto and Santiago de Compostela are vibrant and historically significant cities in the Iberian Peninsula. Captivating cultural traditions and impressive landmarks mean both cities have plenty to offer travellers on both short and long visits, and you can expect to remember your time in either. Between Porto and Santiago de Compostela are some memorable sights, such as Portugal’s ancient religious capital of Braga, the eye catching architecture of Barcelos, the oldest town in Portugal – Ponte de Lima, the fortified town of Valenca, the scenic port city of Vigo, and the seaside city of Pontevedra. For travelers looking to experience these sights with their own custom itinerary, hiring a private car service is the best travel option.

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

If you’re travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Porto, you have multiple travel options. For travellers on a budget, taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto. The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is by car, with a car also being the best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto thanks to its convenience. It is not possible to take a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Porto because there are no direct flights to Santiago de Compostela.

Santiago de Compostela to Porto by train

To travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto by train, you need to get to the Santiago de Compostela train station and purchase a ticket to. You can also buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train from Santiago de Compostela is at 6:17 AM, and the last train is at 16:27 PM, with trains departing just five times a day. The train from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is operated by Renfe, with train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Porto starting at €25 to €45 for the 5 to 7 hour and 30 minute trip (including the connection time). The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is about 240 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Santiago de Compostela to Porto by bus

To travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto by bus, there are about 9 departures a day to choose from. Travellers can hop on the bus at the bus station in Santiago de Compostela, and hop off at the Terminal Rodoviario do Campo 24 Agosto, Casa da Musica, Sa Carneiro Airport, or Alexandra Herculano bus stops in Porto depending on which bus company you book with. Tickets for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Porto can by purchased online, or at the bus station. The earliest bus is at 8:45 AM, and the last bus is at 12:00 PM, with four busses leaving at 10 AM and three at 12 PM. The bus from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is operated by Alsa, Eurolines, and Flixbus, with bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Porto costing between €23 to €34 for the 4 to 5 hour trip. The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Porto is about 240 kilometers.All options offer direct service from Lisbon to Porto.

Santiago de Compostela to Porto Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Porto. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Porto, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!