How to get there

There are several ways to get from Lisbon to Porto by train, bus, car, plane or rideshare

How to arrive in Porto

Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is located 11km northwest of the center.There are a few low-cost airlines that fly to Porto, including Transavia, Air Berlin, EasyJet, Ryanair and the Portuguese airline, TAP.

For local and regional trains, the impressive São Bento Station (right on the corner of Avenida dos Aliados is where you'll have to go. You can catch several suburban trains that go to districts around Porto, as well as trains that go to other cities.

If you are coming by car from the south, you will probably reach Porto via the A1 motorway. If you are coming from Guimarães, you will come via the A7. And if you leave Porto heading east on the A4, pass through Vila Real and Bragança along the Spanish route. The historic center of Porto is a labyrinth of streets, so, if possible, leave your car outside the city or at your hotel

Not that it concerns buses, there is no central point with all companies in the same location. Transport companies are spread across the city but have connections to wherever you want to go in Portugal. ALSA has buses that connect Porto to Spain and Rede Nacional de Expressos, located at the Garagem Atlântico terminal, has routes throughout the country. Rodonorte has daily departures to Aveiro, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Vila Real and other locations. If you travel to Lisbon, Renex is the best choice as it has a direct route. Eurolines provides an international service, as does Internorte. If you find the different services and garages confusing, you can clarify everything at any Official Tourist Office.

Run the Marathon of Porto and discover the charm of the city. - Oporto is a very attractive especially with its historical heritage that will not leave you indifferent while on holiday in Portugal. The historic center presents a lot of beautiful monuments, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its monuments and museums are the first attractions of the city, located 150 kilometers from the border of Tui, Pontevedra. Its wine, the famous port wine or wine of Oporto is also a major attraction of the province. The personal challenge is combined also with a city tour

- The event of the Oporto Marathon is open to all athletes licensed or unlicensed, born in 2007 or before. From the age categories will result in a separate ranking in accordance with the FPA. It is reminded that inspections will be conducted during the event to ensure optimal conditions race regulations. It is expressly stated that runners compete in the race under their own responsibility.

- Maratona do Porto