City in Northern Portugal, Portugal
Getting around Porto
How to get around Porto
Walk the centre, take the metro to the airport and beach, and use STCP buses and the Douro riverside tram for sights. Trains from São Bento reach Braga, Aveiro and the Douro.
Ways to get around Porto
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro do Porto | €1.40 in the centre (Z2) plus €0.60 Andante card | Six coloured lines; validate the Andante card before boarding |
| STCP buses | About €1.40 with a card | Dense network; Andante Azul 24h pass costs about €5 |
| CP trains from São Bento | About €3–10 to nearby cities | Urban trains to Braga, Aveiro and Pocinho |
| Tram 1 (Infante–Foz) | About €6 on board | Heritage tram along the river to Foz |
Ride-hailing apps in Porto
A 5 km ride costs about €5–9 ($5.6–10.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Usually cheapest; most drivers |
| Uber | Reliable; airport pickups |
| FREE NOW | Licensed taxis through the app |
- Taxis are cream or black and green; metered fares are fair. Apps are cheaper after midnight when the metro stops.
Arriving in Porto
Francisco Sá Carneiro (Porto) (OPO)
Violet metro line E to Trindade about €2.60 plus card, ~30 min; Bolt or taxi €20–30, 20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Hilly and tram-rail heavy; few visitors ride. Not needed with metro and walking.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are accepted for short visits; carry an IDP too to avoid problems at checks and rentals.
- Onward travel in Portugal: Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains link Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and the Algarve; Rede Expressos and FlixBus buses reach more towns and are often faster inland.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Porto?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber, FREE NOW.
What's the best way to get around Porto?
Walk the centre, take the metro to the airport and beach, and use STCP buses and the Douro riverside tram for sights. Trains from São Bento reach Braga, Aveiro and the Douro.
How do I get from the airport to Porto?
Violet metro line E to Trindade about €2.60 plus card, ~30 min; Bolt or taxi €20–30, 20 min.
Is Porto walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- CP (Comboios de Portugal)
- Rede Expressos
- FlixBus Portugal
- Metro do Porto
- STCP
- Porto Airport (ANA)
- Visit Porto
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