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What is the travel time and options to stop between Lisbon and Porto?

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Key Notes: Lisbon to Porto or vice versa

  • Drive time:   3 to 3.5 hours (under normal conditions, no extended stops)
  • Distance: ~317 km / near 200 miles
  • Highway: Primarily the nice, modern A-1 (modern, smooth toll highway)
  • With one comfort/coffee stop: add ~20–30 minutes
  • With scenic historic detour stop (e.g., medieval towns like Coimbra or Óbidos): add 2 hours.
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For over 20 years, Dan O’Beirne has called Spain home. As founder of Magical Spain, Portugal & Morocco Private Travel, he blends insider connections with local life to create authentic journeys. When not planning trips, he’s likely chasing tapas, hiking trails, or playing soccer with his son.