Day trip from Porto to A Coruña
A Coruña lies 248 km (154 mi) north of Porto, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 248 km (154 mi) apart, A Coruña is a realistic day trip from Porto: about 4 h 2 min each way by road.
| Porto | A Coruña | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 252,687 | 250,438 |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 4000-000–9800-051 | 15001–15190 |
Clocks in A Coruña are 1 h ahead of Porto right now, so a 4 h 2 min journey lands 5 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in A Coruña
Crossing from Portugal into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book tours and tickets in A Coruña
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Staying in A Coruña
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Common questions
How far is A Coruña from Porto?
248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north of Porto; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).
How long does it take to get from Porto to A Coruña by road?
About 4 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto and A Coruña?
A Coruña is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Lisbon).
What currency do I need in A Coruña?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.