Santiago to Porto

[GGHHI]

I need to travel from Santiago to Porto to catch a noon flight to the US in mid-July. Is the train the best option? And it looks like I should travel the day before so that it's easy to catch the flight. Any other suggestions if I have an afternoon in Porto the day before?

 

[Bradypus]

The simplest and quickest way is probably a direct journey by Flixbus from Santiago to Porto. Takes about three and a half hours.

 

[GGHHI]

The simplest and quickest way is probably a direct journey by Flixbus from Santiago to Porto. Takes about three and a half hours.

Thanks! I just booked it. I'll stay overnight and head to the airport! Any suggestions for an evening in Porto?

 

[Bradypus]

Any suggestions for an evening in Porto?

Ever tried a Francesinha? Local speciality. An interesting experience if you have built up a good enough appetite walking!

 

[Camembert]

Ever tried a Francesinha? Local speciality. An interesting experience if you have built up a good enough appetite walking!

Francesinha means a cholesterol bomb

 

[Camembert]

Thanks! I just booked it. I'll stay overnight and head to the airport! Any suggestions for an evening in Porto?

Opposite the Douro river is Vila Nova da Gaia.
walk over the famous Dom Pedro II arched bridge and turn to the right were are the famous Portwine houses like a.o. Sandman and Cruz
Go inside Cruz and take the lift to the upper floor where is a terrace overviewing Porto, de river and the bridge and order a cool glass of white portwine and a snack .

 

[Tacey]

I need to travel from Santiago to Porto to catch a noon flight to the US in mid-July. Is the train the best option? And it looks like I should travel the day before so that it's easy to catch the flight. Any other suggestions if I have an afternoon in Porto the day before?

The deluxe bus (not that much more expensive than the regular) is a delight. If you allow yourself a day to explore Porto, it's amazing. Walking through the medieval community on the side of the river was an education in itself, as well as the museum of exploration.