How to get from Madrid to Porto
- 429 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€33
Cheapest
6h 15m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Porto. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 429 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 10, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
429 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €32Checked Oct 11 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €68Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 13h 11m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€32Checked Oct 111h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€68Omio catalogue, Oct 1013h 11m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Porto: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Porto Airportflight
Air Europa·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Porto
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:25 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 07:25 | 23:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 13 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:25
- 08:25
- 09:25
- 10:00
- 21:00
- 22:00
- 22:15
- 23:00
- 23:15
- 23:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Porto AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-PortoBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Porto AirportSee live options and dates →Renfe/CPMadrid-LisbonBook →CP - Comboios de PortugalLisbon-PortoBook →On this route you travel with Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia, Renfe/CP, CP - Comboios de Portugal; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Porto works
Start with a Air Europa flight from Madrid to Porto, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €33 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Porto: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Porto?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Porto?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:25 and the last at 23:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Porto?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 07:25 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Porto leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Porto from Madrid?
About 429 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Porto cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €26. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Porto?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Porto?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Porto?
Madrid is MAD and Porto is OPO, so this route is usually written MAD to OPO.
Which operators run Madrid to Porto?
On this route you travel with Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia, Renfe/CP, CP - Comboios de Portugal.
Can you get from Madrid to Porto without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Porto?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Air Europa
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 10 Oct 2026