More cities in one trip from Porto
Porto (Portugal) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 89 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Spain). The most searched are Lisbon, Coimbra and Viseu; the quickest to reach is Coimbra, about 1 h 15 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 89 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Porto
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon · Portugal | 274 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Coimbra · Portugal | 108 km | 1 h 15 min | Bus |
| Viseu · Portugal | 82 km | 1 h 30 min | Bus |
| Leiria · Portugal | 157 km | 2 h 5 min | Bus |
| Santiago de Compostela · Spain | 191 km | 3 h 20 min | Bus |
| Vigo · Spain | 121 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Castelo Branco · Portugal | 177 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Caldas da Rainha · Portugal | 200 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Porto
Land in Porto, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Porto → Coimbra → Viseu → Porto
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Porto, 2 nights in Coimbra, 1 night in Viseu
- About 3 h 55 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Porto → Coimbra | 1 h 15 min |
| Coimbra → Viseu | 1 h 10 min |
| Viseu → Porto | 1 h 30 min |
Porto → Coimbra → Leiria → Porto
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Porto, 2 nights in Coimbra, 1 night in Leiria
- About 4 h 10 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Porto → Coimbra | 1 h 15 min |
| Coimbra → Leiria | 50 min |
| Leiria → Porto | 2 h 5 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Porto
Airports with direct flights to Porto, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
France 17
BrestBriveCarcassonneClermont-Ferrand AuvergneDoleLa RochelleLilleLyonMarseilleNantesNîmesParisPerpignanRodezStrasbourgToulouseTours
Spain 14
AlicanteAsturiasBarcelonaBilbaoCastellonGran CanariaGranadaIbizaMadridMalagaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
United Kingdom 8
BelfastBirminghamBristolEdinburghLeedsLiverpoolLondonManchester
Sweden 2
Austria 1
Denmark 1
Hungary 1
Luxembourg 1
Malta 1
Romania 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Porto?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Lisbon, Coimbra, Viseu, Leiria, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Castelo Branco and Caldas da Rainha. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Porto to Lisbon?
About 3 h 15 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 274 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Porto?
For Porto, Coimbra and Viseu, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Porto, 2 nights in Coimbra, 1 night in Viseu), with about 3 h 55 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Porto?
From 89 airports in 18 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Porto is cheap.