Porto airport is well connected with its city center. There are numerous options to get to and from the airport, as well as the surroundings. Continue reading to find all the information we have compiled on public transport to Porto center.
Metro
Subway is the cheapest and common way to travel. What makes it attractive is that it mostly runs above ground, so the trips become very picturesque. A ticket from the airport to the city costs 2,00 EUR. Line E (purple) runs every 20 or 30 minutes.
ADVICE: Bear in mind that you have to confirm your travel ticket before you get on the train.
Shuttle
601, 602, and 604 are the shuttle lines to Porto center. They run 2 times per hour, from early morning until midnight. There is also the night shuttle 3M, leaving every hour, from midnight until 5:00.
ADVICE: If necessary, raise your hand when the shuttle you want arrives. That way, the driver will know you want to get inside.
Metro
The Andante cards are rechargeable travel tickets used on metro, shuttles, trams. You can top them up for single or multiple journeys. The cost for one trip is 1,20 EUR. You can buy the card at almost all stations, Pay Shop Agents, and vending machines.
USEFUL TIP: You have to press the round button at the doors to open them, both when entering or exiting the trains when the green light is on.
Shuttle
A single adult fare costs 1,95 EUR. If buying from the driver, you can only pay with cash. In stations and other places, you can use a credit card.
It seems that with a large selection of means of transport in Porto you will not need anything else. Think again. If you book private transportation, it will cost a little more, but you will have privacy and comfort. This is something that you cannot expect if riding public transport. You also get door-to-door service. Another benefit of private transportation is that you do not have to follow the timetables or wait in lines.
We track your flight and are waiting for you precisely at the time you arrive. Our driver will meet you, help you with your luggage and take you straight to your desired destination. Whether you are an adventurer, a businessman, or a family traveling together, private transportation can accommodate your needs.
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