Porto is considered the second most important city of Portugal, after Lisbon, the capital of our country.
Usually, I would recommend spending some days in Lisbon, then some days in Porto, and if you have time, some additional days in Algarve.
This way, you will cover most of the country, and if spending several days in each place, you can explore all the surrounding areas and the places in between.
Normally most international flights land in Lisbon, and from here the journey begins.
Here are the 5 best ways to reach Porto, from Lisbon:
1) Get a Private Transfer Service, starting at 750EUR (Fixed price up to 5 guests).
Link: https://portugal-magik.com/tour/private-transfer-from-lisbon-to-porto-direct/
2) Get a Uber from Lisbon, normally starting at 350EUR, up to 450EUR, but can be more expensive, depending on peak times (recommended UBERXL because of the luggage)
Link: https://www.uber.com/pt/pt-pt/
3) Get a train. You may need to get a transfer to the train station first. Then take a train to Campanhã, and then change trains again for Sao Bento, in central Porto.
Prices are around 45EUR Per person for the train ticket
Link: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt
4) Rent your own car, and drive. For some people can be a challenge, specially driving in the city, and parking. Make sure to pay for CDWW to avoid any problems with accidents, crash, etc. Prices may vary, but normally at Europcar, prices start at 200EUR per day for a reasonable car (sedan), plus insurance, tolls and gas.
Link: http://www.europcar.pt
5) By Bus. For those who like travel by public bus, there are several options per day. One is rede expresses. Price may vary depending on the chosen stations, day of the week, company, etc.
Link: https://rede-expressos.pt/en/timetables
6) Alternatively, Driver + Vehicle, point to point, here
Hope you can find this article useful.
Drop me a message below in case I can help with any questions you may have.
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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