Transportation in Porto
How to move around the city and its surroundings
The best way to get around Porto is walking.
The center is small and during rush hour, traffic is heavy, so avoid vehicles.
If you arrive by plane, from the airport you can take the metro, a cab or rent a car.
If you arrive by train at Porto São Bento station you will be right in the city center.
If you arrive by car and you can walk without any difficulty, we recommend you to park the automobile and visit Porto by foot.
The whole center can be explored by foot. You can even cross the Dom Luis I bridge walking in order to discover the Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.
If you need to get around using public transportation, here are the options.
Transportation in Porto
Porto Airport
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is small, comfortable and easy to get around. The most common way to get downtown is using the metro. However, we give you other options.
Metro
Much of the subway tracks are at ground level. Despite making it slow, you get to enjoy the views. Connects the airport to the city.
Andante Card
This is the card used for fare payment in Porto’s subway and buses. You save by charging money on it instead of buying a single ticket on board. You can buy it at the airport or at any subway station.
Porto Card
The Porto tourist card has a version with unlimited access to the city’s public transportation. It is cheap and a good option if you plan to use the subway or buses throughout your visit.
Porto Tramway
There are two small routes through the city center, and one that takes you along the river up to the sea, at Foz.
Porto Buses
A large network of coaches that could work better. Useful if you don’t have a subway station nearby.
Cabs in Porto
You will seldom find free cabs travelling on the street. But we leave you an app to order a cab (or ride) and a discount for your first trip.
Porto funicular
The Funicular Dos Guindais spares you the effort to climb to the Batalha area from the Ribeira. In addition, you get to enjoy the views of the river and the bridge while ascending.
Gaia cable car
A ride over the Port wine cellars, with one of the best views of the city. The ride takes only five minutes.
Porto São Bento station
The most beautiful railroad station in Portugal. From here you can take the train to other cities like Aveiro and Lisboa.
