THE SHORT VERSION
Madrid to Porto at a glance.
- From
- Madrid
- To
- Porto
- Road distance
- About 554 km
- Straight line
- 421 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~6 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Porto to Madrid →
- Border
- Spain → Portugal. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Madrid
Madrid is the centre of Spain's coach network. Long-distance routes use either Estación Sur in the south or Avenida de América in the north, depending on direction.
- Estación Sur de Autobuses
Méndez Álvaro, 1 km south-east of Atocha. International routes and routes to the south and west, including Lisbon. - Avenida de América
2 km north-east of the centre. Routes to the north, such as Barcelona and Bilbao.
Arriving in Porto
Campanhã is on the metro, a few stops from the centre.
- Campanhã Intermodal Terminal
Next to Porto Campanhã railway station. Many long-distance coaches. - Company stops
Some operators use other stops, such as Casa da Música.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check your boarding point: it varies by operator.
KEEP GOING
From Porto, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Porto
More buses from Madrid
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Madrid from Porto by road?+
About 554 km by road (421 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Madrid to Porto take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 6 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Madrid?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Madrid include Estación Sur de Autobuses, Avenida de América, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Porto to Madrid?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Porto to Madrid guide.
Where does the bus from Madrid arrive in Porto?+
It depends on the operator. In Porto, services use Campanhã Intermodal Terminal, Company stops. Campanhã is on the metro, a few stops from the centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Porto?+
Campanhã is on the metro, a few stops from the centre.
What kind of bus runs from Madrid to Porto?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Madrid to Porto bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Porto by bus?+
Direct buses from Porto include Lisbon, Seville, Lyon, Paris, Brussels and more. See all connections on our Porto bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Madrid to Porto?+
Spain and Portugal are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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