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Bus from Madrid to Porto: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Madrid to Porto. Traveling by bus from Madrid to Porto usually takes around 8 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Gipsyy bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 263 mi (423 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 29m |
| Cheapest price | $11.28 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Madrid to Porto?
Bus tickets for a trip from Madrid to Porto cost $27.24 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.
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What bus 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 4 scheduled trips per day.
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 4 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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Madrid to Porto
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 263 miles from Madrid to Porto. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Porto. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Madrid to Porto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Madrid?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
Madrid has two bus stations with service to Porto.
All bus stations in Madrid:
Central Bus Station
Madrid Airport (T4)
Where does the bus arrive in Porto?
Main arrival station: Porto (TIC - Campanhã)
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Porto.
All bus stations in Porto:
Porto (TIC - Campanhã)
Porto Campanha Bus Station
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