THE SHORT VERSION
Porto to Lisbon at a glance.
- From
- Porto
- To
- Lisbon Lisboa
- Road distance
- About 313 km
- Straight line
- 275 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Lisbon to Porto →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Porto
Porto has direct buses to Lisbon, northern Portugal, Spain and further into Europe. Long-distance coaches use the Campanhã intermodal terminal and other company stops.
- 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.
Arriving in Lisbon
Both terminals are on the metro, so the centre is a short ride away.
- Sete Rios bus terminal
Next to Jardim Zoológico metro (blue line). Main domestic terminal. - Lisbon Oriente
Parque das Nações. Many national and international coaches; connected to metro and trains.

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 ticket: some services use Oriente, others Sete Rios.
KEEP GOING
From Lisbon, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Lisbon
More buses from Porto
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Porto from Lisbon by road?+
About 313 km by road (275 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Porto to Lisbon take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 30 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 Porto?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Porto include Campanhã Intermodal Terminal, Company stops, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Lisbon to Porto?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Lisbon to Porto guide.
Where does the bus from Porto arrive in Lisbon?+
It depends on the operator. In Lisbon, services use Sete Rios bus terminal, Lisbon Oriente. Both terminals are on the metro, so the centre is a short ride away.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Lisbon?+
Both terminals are on the metro, so the centre is a short ride away.
What kind of bus runs from Porto to Lisbon?+
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 Porto to Lisbon 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 Lisbon by bus?+
Direct buses from Lisbon include Seville, Madrid, Valencia, Marseille, Paris and more. See all connections on our Lisbon bus page.
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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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