Day trip from Lisbon to Porto
Porto lies 273 km (170 mi) north of Lisbon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 273 km (170 mi) apart, Porto is a realistic day trip from Lisbon: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Lisbon | Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Population | 517,802 | 252,687 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Porto
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Staying in Porto
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Common questions
How far is Porto from Lisbon?
273 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north of Lisbon; by road roughly 333 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Porto by road?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Porto?
No, both are on Europe/Lisbon at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.