Porto

The airport is 11 km from the centre.

• Metro (line E)simplest2,15 € 28 August 2026

  approximately 06:00-01:00, every 15-30 min

  Z4 fare (October 2023) + €0.60 for the rechargeable Andante card. A 24h Metro+bus pass costs €7.55 (zone Z4, includes the airport).

• STCP Bus (601, 602, 604)price not stated

  approximately 05:30-00:30, every 25 min; night bus 3M every 60 min between 01:00 and 05:00

• Taxi / Ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt)10 € 28 August 2026

  Range of €10 to €25 depending on the source (March 2025); lower bound used.

Why that one: Fast and inexpensive journey to the center, described by sources as reliable and frequent, without being subject to traffic conditions unlike a taxi.

metro · bus · tram · funicular · panoramic elevator · taxi · ferry

Single ticket

1,85 € 28 August 2026

Day pass

7,55 € 28 August 2026

Andante Gold (monthly pass)

6 € 28 August 2026

The single ticket at €1.85 is the STCP bus ticket (a separate ticket, not Andante). The Andante card itself costs €0.60 and is rechargeable. The Guindais funicular costs €4 for a single trip (April 2026). The tourist tram costs €3 for a single trip and €8 (adult) / €5 (child up to 12 years) for a 24h pass.

• Porto Cardprice not stated

  Includes: unlimited access to public transport, free access to several museums, additional discounts

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

Available for 24, 48 or 72 consecutive hours depending on the source, but no price given.

Cheap meal

3,50 € 28 August 2026

Mid-range meal

7 € 28 August 2026

Cheap meal: dish at €3.5 at Café Âncora d'Ouro (source Wikivoyage FR). Three-course set menu (soup, main, dessert, wine, coffee) for €7-10 per person according to Wikivoyage EN; lower bound used. Caipirinha cocktail at €2.50 mentioned but not categorized here.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Languages

Portuguese, Spanish (understood to some extent)

Card payments

International bank cards widely accepted, ATMs widespread (source Portugal). Contactless VISA/Mastercard cards usable on metro line E and at major stations.

Emergencies

112

• Paid appetizers at restaurants

  The small appetizers offered before the meal in Portuguese restaurants are charged, contrary to what one might think (source Wikivoyage Portugal).

• Mandatory validation of the transport ticket

  The Andante ticket must be validated before entering the metro, bus or funicular. Metro police check on board; a fine of at least €100 is applied for an unvalidated trip (source Wikivoyage EN).

• Area between the cathedral and the tourist office

  This area, between the cathedral and the stairs leading to a small church, is frequented by intoxicated people who can cause disturbances; generally harmless but it's better to remain cautious. Also avoid the shortcut from the tourist office, where several incidents have been reported (source Wikivoyage EN).

• Overpriced restaurants in Matosinhos

  Some establishments near Matosinhos beach and the port of Leixões charge high prices justified only by the decor or the trendy clientele, without the food being better or the portions more generous (source Wikivoyage EN).

• Ribeira district deserted at night

  The bars in Ribeira close around 03:00-04:00; after that time, the district empties out and can feel less safe. It's better to head home or to a club rather than staying there (source Wikivoyage EN).