{"id":18396,"date":"2024-11-20T12:02:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T12:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/38.242.230.232\/~portoalities\/?p=18396"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:01:50","slug":"how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/en\/how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get from Porto to the Douro valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019ve already told you what are the <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/top-vineyards-in-douro-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best wineries<\/a> are and <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/where-stay-in-douro-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to stay in the Douro valley<\/a>. But it was missing a guide on how to get from Porto to the Douro valley, as there are so many possibilities that they are bond to make you confused, so here it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this article I will tell you how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decide between going to the Douro valley on your own or hiring a guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you decide to go on your own, what are the best options available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you decide to hire a guide, how to choose between group tours or private tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So keep on reading, all your questions are answered here. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No time to read a long article? Here&#8217;s a quick summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the best ways to get from Porto to the douro valley:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Premium option:<\/strong> book our <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/tours\/private-wine-tour-douro-valley\/\">private wine tour in the Douro valley<\/a> or our <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/tours\/private-wine-tour-douro-valley-river-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River cruise and private wine tour<\/a>. <br><em>Pros:<\/em> you will be with the best guides of the region (I am serious, my team is truly exceptionally knowledgeable) and you will taste fantastic wines at boutique wineries.<br><em>Cons:<\/em> the price, obviously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fun option:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/from-porto-douro-valley-w-boat-tour-wine-tasting-lunch-t73660\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Join a group tour in the Douro valley.<\/a><br><em>Pros:<\/em> you will meet like minded travellers, and that is always super fun \ud83d\ude42<br><em>Cons:<\/em> to be completely honest: you won&#8217;t be drinking good wines &#8211; you get what you paid for!<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independent option<\/strong>: rent a car on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a>.<br><em>Pros:<\/em> you will have total flexibility to do whatever you want during the day.<br><em>Cons: <\/em>it requires a skilled driver to navigate the narrow, windy roads of the douro valley. Moreover, you really shouldn&#8217;t drink and drive!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheapest option<\/strong>: the train. <br><em>Pros:<\/em> it is an enjoyable trip.<br><em>Cons: <\/em>you will be dependent on train schedules and, more importantly, you won&#8217;t have flexibility to visit the best wineries in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at how to get from Porto to the Douro valley!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key criteria to decide how to get from Porto to the Douro valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into the options available, it is important to consider for a moment what is the best way to get to the Douro valley for YOU. You should consider these criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Budget vs Reach: do you want to explore the region on your own, or with a tour guide?<\/strong> <br><br>Exploring the region on your own is usually cheaper and you can do whatever you want in terms of schedules (for instance, to stop every 500m to take photos :P). BUT you will have to take care of all the logistics and, more importantly, the roads in the Douro valley are <em>no piece of cake<\/em> &#8211; they are very windy and narrow, and you should never ride there after drinking alcohol.<br><br>Hiring a guide is, naturally, more expensive, but you will have access to a network of wineries and to a wealth of knowledge (if the guide is good) that you wouldn&#8217;t on your own. More on that to follow (down below).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car vs Public transports: a choice between Flexibility vs Lower costs.<\/strong><br><br>The most convenient way to get to the Douro valley is by car -period.<br><br>You can either rent a car on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/from-porto-douro-valley-w-boat-tour-wine-tasting-lunch-t73660\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">join a group tour<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/tours\/private-wine-tour-douro-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hire a private guide<\/a> (I put these in ascendent order of price). The outcome is the same: with a private vehicle, you will be able to access more remote wineries and achieve much higher flexibility. <br><br>However, you may prefer to use public transports to get to the Douro valley, because they are more affordable and more environmental friendly. <br><br>I particularly like to take the train to the Douro valley, but once you arrive, you will only be able to visit the wineries closer to the train stations, which are, by definition, the most touristy ones. You will also miss the opportunity to visit <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/best-viewpoints-douro-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the stunning viewpoints of the Douro valley.<\/a> You will also be much more limited in terms of schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"569\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/car-driving-douro-valley.jpeg\" alt=\"car driving douro valley\" class=\"wp-image-127513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/car-driving-douro-valley.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/car-driving-douro-valley-300x244.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the Douro valley with a guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to get to the Douro valley with a guide, you have now two options: joining a group tour or hiring a private guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiring a Private guide in the Douro valley: yes or no?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"678\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/portoalities-private-wine-tour-douro-valley.jpg\" alt=\"portoalities private wine tour douro valley\" class=\"wp-image-127328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/portoalities-private-wine-tour-douro-valley.jpg 800w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/portoalities-private-wine-tour-douro-valley-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/portoalities-private-wine-tour-douro-valley-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me on one of our Private wine tours in the Douro valley \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of hiring a private guide <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will have access to a <strong>carefully selected pool of boutique, family owned wineries<\/strong>. In both our <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/tours\/private-wine-tour-douro-valley\/\">private wine tour in the Douro valley<\/a> and our <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/tours\/private-wine-tour-douro-valley-river-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River cruise and private wine tour<\/a> you will visiting small scale producers that produce the most amazing wines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You will drink much better wines, period.<\/strong> Look, the only way group tours achieve their low prices is by cutting costs left and right &#8211; and that includes on the quality of the wines you will drink. On our tours though (and I am sure on other serious private tour operators) you will drink fantastic wines that you would never discover on your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You will be guided by a PROPER wine guide<\/strong>, <strong>not by a driver<\/strong>. Unfortunately (and I know this from experience) many guides in the region are not exactly <em>guides<\/em>, but only <em>drivers<\/em>. A proper guide is the person that will unlock the secrets of the Douro valley for you, from the history to the landscape, from wine making processes to specific wines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you wish, you can have an itinerary design exclusively for YOU.<\/strong> Yes, it is expensive &#8211; more expensive than a standard private wine tour, but you will have a unique day in the Douro valley, tailor-make to meet your expectations and no one else&#8217;s. <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Just fill in this form<\/a> and I&#8217;ll get in contact with you ASAP \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong> of hiring a private guide <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>. There is no way around it &#8211; private tours are expensive, so they are not adequate for budget minded travellers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Not suitable for solo travellers. <\/strong>Private tour guides (including us &#8211; I am sorry!) do not organise tours for a single person because it would be prohibitively expensive &#8211; for both you and us! If you are travelling alone, I sincerely think it is best to join a group tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join a Group tour in the Douro valley: yes or no?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"493\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/group-tours-douro-valley.png\" alt=\"group tours douro valley\" class=\"wp-image-127560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/group-tours-douro-valley.png 700w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/group-tours-douro-valley-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of joining a group tour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a <strong>cheap option<\/strong>, as a tour with 2 wine tastings, 1h river cruise and lunch ranges from 90\u20ac \/ person to 125\u20ac \/ person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is an <strong>opportunity to meet like minded travellers <\/strong>&#8211; so it is definitely the best option for solo travelers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of joining a group tour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower quality of wines &amp; food:<\/strong> as a tour operator myself (we only organise private tours), I can tell you that these prices are insane and that they are only achievable by taking people to cheap wine tastings (the quality of the wines is quite low) and by getting economies of scale &#8211; the larger the group, the better!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower flexibility:<\/strong> whereas we can make a detour on our <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/tours\/private-wine-tour-douro-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private wine tours<\/a> for the client to see something he wishes for (for example, to drive in national roads, to visit an extra winery, etc) there is no way you can get that on a group tour in the Douro Valley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lost in translation: <\/strong>in group tours it is quite common to have people that speak different languages, so it is entirely possibly that your guide will have to conduct the tour in English and Spanish and French &#8211; so half the time, he won&#8217;t be speaking to <em>you<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large groups: <\/strong>you always see pictures of small group tours (10 people) but if you read the small letters, you will notice that these tour operators write down that they can increase the amount of people on the tour without warning their customers. What does it mean? Heeeeerds of people! \ud83d\ude00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose the best group tour in the Douro valley?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I already wrote an article about the <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/best-douro-valley-tours\/\">best Douro valley tours<\/a>, that you might want to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the groups tours in the region: honestly (and I am being very, very honest here), <em>they are all very similar<\/em>. In general, they all provide the same three things: wine tasting (1 or 2), a river cruise, and lunch. These are the most popular options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/from-porto-douro-valley-w-boat-tour-wine-tasting-lunch-t73660\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Group tour with 2 wine tastings + Lunch + river cruise<\/a>: 90\u20ac. Average 4.7 \/ 5 of 14000+ reviews. This is by far THE most popular group tour in the Douro valley, and the cheapest one, too. Beware that the groups can be quite large!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/douro-wine-day-tour-from-porto-visit-of-2-wine-estates-t42889\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Wine Tour with Lunch + Tastings + river cruise + a stop in Amarante<\/a>: 105\u20ac. Average 4.7 \/ 5 of 6000+ reviews. For me this is the most interesting option because you&#8217;ll stop in Amarante, one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal \ud83d\ude42 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/douro-valley-with-lunch-tasting-optional-cruise-t65840\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Group tour with 2 wine tastings + Lunch + river cruise, with a fantastic viewpoint included<\/a>: 150\u20ac. Average 4.6 \/ 5 of 1600+ reviews. I also really like this option because it includes a winery that has the most stunning viewpoint over the region. It is SO cool!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Porto to the Douro valley <em>on your own<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rental car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ride-car-douro-valley.jpeg\" alt=\"ride car douro valley\" class=\"wp-image-36185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ride-car-douro-valley.jpeg 668w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ride-car-douro-valley-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Observador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the ones who love to drive as much as I do, renting a car is the best option to get from Porto to the Douro valley.<br>Keep in mind that even though the ride from Porto to Peso da R\u00e9gua (the main city in the Douro valley) runs very smoothly on the highway, <strong>the roads on the region itself are narrow and windy and not suitable for the fainted heart.<\/strong><br>But if this does not deter you from driving in the region, you\u2019ll be <strong>rewarded with an amazing view<\/strong> on your way from Porto to the Douro valley.<br>If you have already booked your trip to Portugal, you can rent car on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=portoalities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a>, where you can not only get an overview of the cars &amp; prices but also handle the booking. Moreover, they have a 48h cancelation policy, which is truly amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving from Porto to the Douro valley is the best option for those looking for complete freedom and flexibility. However, <strong>keep in mind that if you plan to indulge on wine tastings in the Douro valley, it would be completely reckless and dangerous to drive afterwards!<\/strong><br>If you want more information on this topic, check out my <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/complete-guide-rent-a-car-in-porto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete guide on renting a car in Porto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"455\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sao-bento-train-station-porto.jpg\" alt=\"sao bento train station porto\" class=\"wp-image-32828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sao-bento-train-station-porto.jpg 668w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sao-bento-train-station-porto-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">S\u00e3o Bento train station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Probably the cheapest way to get from Porto to the Douro valley is to take the train<\/strong>, a ride famous for its scenic views of the Douro river. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I must warn you that the most beautiful part of the train journey is from Pinh\u00e3o <em>onwards<\/em>, very deep in the Douro valley &#8211; a part you will not explore on a day trip from Porto!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three train stations available in the region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peso da R\u00e9gua<\/strong>, which is 2h away from Porto (if you were driving, it would be 1h30).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pinh\u00e3o<\/strong>, which is 2h20 away from Porto (if you were driving, it would be 2h). Be careful because you have waaaaaay less connection Porto &#8211; Pinh\u00e3o and Pinh\u00e3o &#8211; Porto than Porto &#8211; R\u00e9gua and R\u00e9gua &#8211; Porto!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pocinho<\/strong>, which is 3h30 away from Porto. This is deep in the Douro valley and 99% sure you won&#8217;t get there, so let&#8217;s just focus on Porto &#8211; R\u00e9gua and Porto &#8211; Pinh\u00e3o connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train schedules Porto &#8211; Douro valley &#8211; Porto<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the current train schedules to connect you to the Douro valley (from Porto):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"539\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/porto-regua-train-schedules.png\" alt=\"porto regua train schedules\" class=\"wp-image-127548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/porto-regua-train-schedules.png 700w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/porto-regua-train-schedules-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porto &#8211; R\u00e9gua train schedules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/regua-porto-train-schedules.png\" alt=\"regua porto train schedules\" class=\"wp-image-127553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/regua-porto-train-schedules.png 700w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/regua-porto-train-schedules-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">R\u00e9gua &#8211; Porto train schedules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"328\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/porto-pinhao-train-schedules.png\" alt=\"porto pinhao train schedules\" class=\"wp-image-127543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/porto-pinhao-train-schedules.png 700w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/porto-pinhao-train-schedules-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porto &#8211; Pinh\u00e3o train schedules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"326\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pinhao-porto-train-schedules.png\" alt=\"pinhao porto train schedules\" class=\"wp-image-127538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pinhao-porto-train-schedules.png 700w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pinhao-porto-train-schedules-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pinh\u00e3o &#8211; Porto train schedules.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Expert tip: avoid the train connections that have R|U or U|R written on the first column (&#8220;Servi\u00e7os&#8221;). That means that you have to change trains half way through your journey, which makes for a more lengthy and uncomfortable trip!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day cruise in the Douro river<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"393\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/large-boat-douro-river-cruise-from-porto-to-regua.png\" alt=\"large boat douro river cruise from porto to regua\" class=\"wp-image-35105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/large-boat-douro-river-cruise-from-porto-to-regua.png 668w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/large-boat-douro-river-cruise-from-porto-to-regua-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Tomaz do Douro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another way of getting from Porto to the Douro valley which consists of a combination of a train or bus ride from Porto to R\u00e9gua, Pinh\u00e3o, Pocinho or Barca d\u2019Alva, followed by a boat ride down the river, or the other way around (going up the river by boat and then getting back to Porto by train or by bus).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a popular choice for those who are not so much into wine tastings and prefer to spend the day enjoying the views and making new friends. Usually there are welcoming drinks and lunch being served on board, and there are also some programs that include a visit to a vineyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But to be completely honest <strong>I am not a fan of these day-long river cruises<\/strong> because the feedback I get from my clients is that the food on board is not great. Moreover, you practically won&#8217;t have time to explore the region, since you&#8217;ll be stuck inside a boat the whole time. Consider yourself warned \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, nonetheless, you decide to take one of these river cruises, here&#8217;s what is available for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/from-porto-regua-and-douro-valley-scenic-rail-sail-t52489\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Douro river cruise Porto &#8211; R\u00e9gua<\/a> (the main city in the Baixo Corgo sub region), where you take the train at S\u00e3o Bento train station all the way to R\u00e9gua, and from there take a boat ride back to Porto (estimated time of arrival: 18h). Lunch is served on board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-l151\/from-porto-pinhao-and-douro-valley-scenic-day-cruise-t52533\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=how-to-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Douro river cruise Porto &#8211; Pinh\u00e3o<\/a> (the main city in the Cima Corgo sub region). You will take the boat at Cais de Estiva, in Porto, all the way to Pinh\u00e3o. Take the opportunity to visit the azulejos tiles at the local train station, they are quite pretty! Afterwards, you will take a bus back to Porto, where you&#8217;ll arrive around 21h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Bus<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"446\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bus-from-porto-to-douro-valley.jpg\" alt=\"bus from porto to douro valley\" class=\"wp-image-36091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bus-from-porto-to-douro-valley.jpg 668w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bus-from-porto-to-douro-valley-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Ambitur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A similar option in terms of pricing is to take a bus to get you from Porto to the Douro valley.<\/span><br><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rede-expressos.pt\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rede Expressos<\/a><\/span> currently has 4 bus connecting Porto to R\u00e9gua &#8211; the first one departures at 10h30, and the last one departures at 20h30. Interestingly, there are more buses departing from R\u00e9gua to Porto: 7 in total, but some of them are not direct connections and you will take forever to reach Porto. The one way ticket Porto &#8211; R\u00e9gua costs 3,95\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no bus connecting Porto to Pinh\u00e3o on Rede Expressos, which is very strange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Local tip: <\/strong>Honestly, there is no advantage to take a bus to get you from Porto to the Douro valley, as it is not cheaper (nor does it take less time) than a train ride. It may come in hand if, for some reason, there are no more spots available on the train.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To sum up all the options to get from Porto to the Douro valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>train and bus<\/strong> are the most affordable options to get you from Porto to the Douro valley, however you will have zero flexibility and will need to pay for a taxi to drive you to vineyards (very few are at a walking distance from the train stations).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private transfers<\/strong> and private wine tours (like the ones we provide) are the most expensive option, but also the option that can be tailored to your requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renting a car<\/strong> is a mid-price option that I highly recommend to experienced drivers who enjoy driving \ud83d\ude42 However, if you want drink during the day this is not a responsible option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Douro river cruise<\/strong>s are a good option for those who just want to enjoy the landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save this article for later:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/from-porto-to-douro-valley-best-transport-options.jpg\" alt=\"from porto to douro valley best transport options\" class=\"wp-image-36135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/from-porto-to-douro-valley-best-transport-options.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/from-porto-to-douro-valley-best-transport-options-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley.jpg\" alt=\"how get from porto to douro valley\" class=\"wp-image-36142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/how-get-from-porto-to-douro-valley-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve already told you what are the best wineries are and where to stay in the Douro valley. 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