How to Get from Porto Airport to City Centre

Getting from Porto Airport to Porto City Centre

Are you arriving in Porto soon and wondering how to get around? More importantly, how are you going to get from Porto Airport to Porto City Centre. Well, luckily for you, AtoB is here to answer all your questions.

We will provide for you in the following article a simple how-to guide for transportation in the beautiful city of Porto. Don’t leave it all up to chance, as this can seriously damper your enjoyment at the beginning of your trip. Skim through this helpful article and find out all the important info – you’ll thank us later!

Transfers from Porto Airport to Porto City Centre

We have to start off strong. That’s why we are going to first discuss booking a transfer and the advantages it offers. For some travellers, a transfer is a luxury, whereas for others it becomes a necessity. For backpackers and students visiting the city, taking the Metro or Bus will likely be the best option, due to its affordability and relative convenience. On the other hand, though, families who are travelling, especially those with young children or elderly parents, will benefit from guaranteeing safe and comfortable transportation for their loved ones.

AtoB sets itself apart as a unique provider of Porto Airport Transfers, as not only does it have a wide range of comfortable vehicles, it also allows travellers the ability to personalise their ride.

With this, one can choose to include one of many extra add-ons, such as child seats, additional stops, bottled refreshments, and even a language preference for their driver. In addition, for larger groups, when calculating the cost of their trip, will likely find that per person, booking a van with AtoB comes out to be cheaper than taking public transport – or very close, at least.

Now, a brief introduction to Porto before we move onto transportation!

A charming city in the north-west region of the Iberian Peninsula, Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, and a major urban centre in the peninsula. With a history spanning back to the age of the Romans, this city has seen a lot. Today, it is popular for its Port wine, museums and lively music scene. In 2001, it was designated as a European Culture Capital, alongside Rotterdam. The most popular event in Porto is likely the Sao Joao Festival in late-June, when locals usually eat sardines and boiled potatoes, along with lashings of red wine.

How Can you Get from Porto Airport to Porto City Centre by Train?

You can’t get there by train, per-se, but you can take the Metro. A ride with the metro will take just 30 minutes and will get you directly to the centre of Porto, more specifically to the Casa da Musica, which is the most central point.

If you decide to take this option, head to the airport’s Metro Terminal, which is easy to find, due to the numerous sign posts throughout the airport. You should catch the E Metro, which will take you directly to your destination, with only 12 stops along the way.

The cost of a ticket is €2.15, which can be purchased directly from kiosks at the station.

Travel Tip: Have fun!

Fot. Rodrigo Tetsuo Argenton / CC BY-SA 4.0

Getting a Bus from Porto Airport to City

The bus is also a convenient option to take, with a number of providers servicing the route between the airport and the centre of town. We shall detail the two most common routes, with a recommendation for which to take, if you are in a hurry.

The 601 bus runs every 30 minutes from the airport and will get you to the centre of the city in around 40 minutes. You can catch the bus from directly outside the airport main terminal. The ticket of a single trip will cost you € 2.15, although if you plan to use buses and trams regularly on your trip, you can buy a 24 hour ticket for €7,55.

Another provider, by the name of AUTNA also offers the route, although for a slightly more expensive price, namely €8,70.

Tickets for the former can be bought at the kiosks at the airport, whereas for the latter, you will need to purchase them online prior to your trip.

Travel Tip: Enjoy the ride!

Fot. giokai421 from Grottaferrata, Italia / CC BY 2.0

Porto Airport to City Centre Distance

As the crow flies, there is a total distance of 9.2 kilometres between the two locations. By car, the distance increases to 12.8 kilometres.

Cheapest Way from Porto Airport to City

As we have seen thus far, there are a number of transportation options you have available to you when leaving the Airport in Porto. You can choose between private transfers, the Metro, a bus, or you could even rent a car, although this does come with its downsides. Renting a car in a foreign country can also lead to confusion when driving on unfamiliar roads.

In addition to this, the cost of a car rental is often misleading. Providers will offer very low daily prices, but then demand you pay for a costly insurance waiver. Although this money is returned if there is no damage to the vehicle, it can leave you out of pocket before your trip has even begun.

Now, it is important to line up the costs of all the available transportation methods, in order to deduce the cheapest. Although price is definitely an important factor, going with the cheapest option can also lead to a lot of stress. This usually develops when delays occur, you miss connections, or you simply can’t locate the correct bus or Metro to take.

Nevertheless, the cheapest option is a tie between the Metro and Bus, as both cost € 2.15 for a single trip. Although cheap, they don’t offer you the flexibility to be dropped off at your front door, meaning that if you have lots of heavy luggage, you will need to lug that around Porto, until you finally reach your hotel. In order to avoid this, your only option really is booking a Porto Airport Transfer to Porto city centre with AtoB. Below you can see the very decent prices for our service.

How much is a Taxi from Porto Airport to City Centre

From:

Francisco Sá Carneiro

Airport

To:

Porto

City centre

12 km 13 min

Vehicle Class	People	Luggage	Price
Economy	4	3	€31.00
Business	3	2	€62.00
First Class	3	2	€129.00
Economy Van	7	6	€46.00
Business Van	7	6	€90.00
Economy Van+	8	6	€56.00

Booking Taxi Porto Airport to City Centre Ride with AtoB

If you have reached this point, you are likely interested in booking a reliable, private airport transfer with AtoB – great choice! Head over to our booking platform to get the process started.

Once there, input your arrival date and time, as well as the exact address of where you need your driver to take you. Following this, you will be provided with a comprehensive list of all available vehicles for your desired trip.

After making your selection, personalise your ride with some add-ons, then head down to the payment section. Our payment portal is powered by Revolut, thus you are guaranteed 100% safe transactions.

That’s all! You will receive two emails regarding your trip, one with an itinerary, the other with your driver’s contact details. Happy Travels!