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Madrid to Porto Coach Timetable

Coach from Madrid to Porto: Journey Information

There are 8 intercity coaches per day from Madrid to Porto. Traveling by coach from Madrid to Porto usually takes around 8 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Gipsyy coach can make the trip in 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Distance263 mi (423 km)
Shortest duration7h 29m
Cheapest priceUS$13.34
Trips per day8
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Coach lines2

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How much is a coach ticket from Madrid to Porto?

Bus tickets for a trip from Madrid to Porto cost US$26.10 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly average prices

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Taking the bus from Madrid to Porto is usually cheapest in March, when the average ticket price is only US$26. If you're planning to take the bus from Madrid to Porto during August, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of US$54. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

What coach companies travel from Madrid to Porto?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Madrid to Porto that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus58h 36mUS$35.17
Gipsyy48h 7mUS$27.11
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Madrid to Porto, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 36 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Gipsyy is a Portuguese bus company with trips across Portugal and Spain to cities such as Lisbon, Madrid, and Porto. Vehicles have an onboard restroom, complimentary WiFi, USB charging ports, and luggage space for surfboards, snowboards, and skis.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Madrid to Porto

The coach takes an average of 8 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 263 miles from Madrid to Porto. However, the fastest coach only takes 7 hours and 29 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Porto at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."

The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Madrid to Porto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 8 scheduled coaches that travel from Madrid to Porto every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Madrid to Porto without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Madrid?

Main departure station: Central Bus Station

Madrid has two coach stations with service to Porto.

All coach stations in Madrid:

  • Central Bus Station

  • Madrid Airport (T4)

Where does the coach arrive in Porto?

Main arrival station: Porto (TIC - Campanhã)

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Porto.

Coach stations in Porto:

  • Porto (TIC - Campanhã)

  • Porto Campanha Bus Station

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