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Port guide: compare transport from Leixões / Porto

Porto, Portugal 36 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Leixões / Porto

Port call at Leixões / Porto, in Porto (Portugal). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to Matosinhos beach, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Porto cruise port, 10 km from the historic centre of Porto. Shuttle to the centre from the terminal.

Terminal de Cruzeiros de Leixões
Cheapest option Free Walk to Matosinhos beach
Fastest option 5 min Taxi to Matosinhos Sul
Simplest option Walk to Matosinhos beach Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Shuttle or bus to Porto centre
  • Metro line A from Matosinhos Sul
  • Taxis available

Warnings

  • Porto 10 km from the terminal
  • Check shuttle timetable according to stopover
  • Allow time for the return journey

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Matosinhos beach

Free - 15 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Large beach within easy reach of the terminal

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

36 option(s) shown for Leixões / Porto

Walk to Matosinhos beach

Praia de Matosinhos

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Large beach within easy reach of the terminal

Attention point

Not very suitable if the objective is the historic centre of Porto

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; simple option for a coastal walk or beach break

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/

Taxi to Matosinhos Sul

Matosinhos Sul Metro station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick to get to the metro or Matosinhos

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with luggage, rain or reduced mobility

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Metro do Porto: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396 | services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to the centre of Porto

Avenida dos Aliados / centre of Porto

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest way to get to Porto from the terminal

Attention point

No guarantee; variable removal point

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the official terminal mentions a shuttle to the city centre

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal APDL: https://leixoes.apdl.pt/en/business/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Francisco Sá Carneiro airport

Porto Airport / Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the metro or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Rome2Rio estimates the terminal-airport taxi time at around 11 min.

Source : Porto Airport to Leixões: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Porto-Airport-OPO/Porto-Leix%C3%B5es-Cruise-Terminal | Porto Airport: https://www.aeroportoporto.pt/en/opo/home | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Avenida dos Aliados

Avenida dos Aliados / centre of Porto

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the centre of Porto without the metro

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Livraria Lello

Livraria Lello / Clérigos

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a very touristy area in the centre of Porto

Attention point

Big crowds and reservations recommended for Lello

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for starting the tour with Clérigos, Lello and Carmo

Source : Livraria Lello: https://www.livrarialello.pt/ | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Ribeira

Ribeira do Porto

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct route to the historic Douro district

Attention point

Limited traffic and access possible in the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good base for visiting Ribeira, Dom Luís I bridge and Gaia

Source : Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | services taxi locaux

Walk to Matosinhos Sul

Matosinhos Sul Metro station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to take the metro to Porto without a taxi

Attention point

Urban walk from the terminal exit

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the most useful station for getting to Porto by metro

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Metro do Porto: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396

Walk to Mercado de Matosinhos

Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Access to a renowned local market, close to fish restaurants

Attention point

Less direct than taxi or metro depending on heat

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good local option around Matosinhos

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos: https://www.cm-matosinhos.pt/

Walk to Senhor de Matosinhos

Igreja do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Walking tour of local heritage

Attention point

Less of a priority than a visit to Porto if only a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be combined with the market and centre of Matosinhos

Source : Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos: https://www.cm-matosinhos.pt/ | Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/

STCP bus to Casa da Música

Casa da Música

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to STCP timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost option for getting to Porto without the metro

Attention point

Time subject to urban traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check STCP line available near the terminal or Matosinhos

Source : STCP Linhas: https://stcp.pt/pt/linhas | Casa da Música: https://www.casadamusica.com/

Bus to Francisco Sá Carneiro airport

Porto Airport / Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to local bus routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economic public connection to the airport

Attention point

Exact stop and line to be checked according to timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Rome2Rio provides bus links between the airport and the terminal

Source : Porto Airport to Leixões: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Porto-Airport-OPO/Porto-Leix%C3%B5es-Cruise-Terminal | Porto Airport: https://www.aeroportoporto.pt/en/opo/home

Metro to 24 de Agosto

24 de Agosto / Porto centre

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 38 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Metro do Porto
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct link from Matosinhos Sul to Porto mentioned

Attention point

Less central than São Bento or Aliados

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Rome2Rio indicates a Matosinhos Sul to 24 de Agosto route in approximately 29 min.

Source : Porto Leixões to Porto City Center: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Porto-Leix%C3%B5es-Cruise-Terminal/Porto-City-Center-2 | Metro do Porto Maps and Timetables: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396

Metro to Trindade

Trindade Metro Station / Porto centre

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Metro do Porto
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A clear option for getting to the centre of Porto from Matosinhos

Attention point

You have to walk to Matosinhos Sul

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; take the metro from Matosinhos Sul to Trindade / centre

Source : Metro do Porto Maps and Timetables: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396 | Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/

Metro to Bolhão

Bolhão / Rua de Santa Catarina

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 42 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Metro do Porto
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient access to the shopping centre and the Mercado do Bolhão

Attention point

Initial walk to Matosinhos Sul

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good drop-off for Santa Catarina, Bolhão and Aliados

Source : Metro do Porto Maps and Timetables: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396 | Mercado do Bolhão: https://mercadobolhao.pt/

Metro to São Bento

Estação de São Bento

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Metro do Porto
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the historic heart of Porto

Attention point

Connection or final walk possible depending on station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a useful option for visiting Aliados, Sé, Ribeira and São Bento

Source : Metro do Porto Maps and Timetables: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396 | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/

Shuttle cruise to Ribeira

Ribeira do Porto

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the Douro and the historic centre

Attention point

Schedules and drop-offs vary according to company

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check last shuttle return before descending to Ribeira

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal APDL: https://leixoes.apdl.pt/en/business/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | compagnies de croisière

VTC to Francisco Sá Carneiro airport

Porto Airport / Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : Porto Airport to Leixões: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Porto-Airport-OPO/Porto-Leix%C3%B5es-Cruise-Terminal | Porto Airport: https://www.aeroportoporto.pt/en/opo/home | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Avenida dos Aliados

Avenida dos Aliados / centre of Porto

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Dynamic prices possible depending on ship arrival

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal

Source : Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Caves de Gaia

Port wine cellars / Vila Nova de Gaia

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Port wine cellars

Attention point

Return to be organised according to tasting schedule

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the cellar booked and the visit schedule

Source : Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Ribeira

Ribeira do Porto

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 28,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the historic centre with price

Attention point

Access to the historic centre is sometimes restricted

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if several passengers wish to go directly to Ribeira.

Source : Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Shuttle excursion to Gaia cellars

Port wine cellars / Vila Nova de Gaia

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised excursion to the Port wine cellars

Attention point

Set times and tastings according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check winery visited, duration and return to ship

Source : Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/ | Porto Cruise Terminal APDL: https://leixoes.apdl.pt/en/business/porto-cruise-terminal/ | compagnies de croisière

Metro to Foz / Parque da Cidade

Parque da Cidade do Porto

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Metro do Porto and final walk
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Possible access to large urban park and coastal area

Attention point

Requires walk or final connection

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; nature/beach option if you don't want to visit the historic centre

Source : Metro do Porto Maps and Timetables: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396 | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/

STCP bus to Aliados

Avenida dos Aliados

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to STCP timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Porto city centre at a reduced cost

Attention point

Possible traffic and exact stop to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful option if the direct line is more convenient than the metro

Source : STCP Linhas: https://stcp.pt/pt/linhas | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/

STCP bus to Ribeira

Ribeira do Porto

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to STCP timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical access to the historic Douro district

Attention point

Longer journey than metro + walk

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return route before leaving the Ribeira

Source : STCP Linhas: https://stcp.pt/pt/linhas | Visit Porto: https://visitporto.travel/

Metro to Francisco Sá Carneiro airport

Porto Airport / Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular Metro do Porto service with connections
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Public option to the airport without a taxi

Attention point

Connection required via Senhora da Hora depending on itinerary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Rome2Rio indicates metro via Senhora da Hora from Matosinhos Sul to the airport

Source : Porto Airport to Leixões: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Porto-Airport-OPO/Porto-Leix%C3%B5es-Cruise-Terminal | Metro do Porto Maps and Timetables: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/396

Shuttle excursion to Guimarães

Guimarães old town

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to a historic UNESCO town

Attention point

Long journey and variable free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable if the excursion guarantees a return to the ship

Source : Visit Guimarães: https://www.visitguimaraes.travel/ | Porto Cruise Terminal APDL: https://leixoes.apdl.pt/en/business/porto-cruise-terminal/ | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle excursion to Braga

Braga old town / Bom Jesus do Monte

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to Braga and major sanctuary

Attention point

Imposed route and programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether the excursion includes Bom Jesus do Monte or just Braga

Source : Visit Braga: https://www.visitbraga.travel/ | Bom Jesus do Monte: https://bomjesus.pt/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Guimarães

Guimarães old town

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to Guimarães without a train

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare and waiting time before departure

Source : Visit Guimarães: https://www.visitguimaraes.travel/ | Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Braga

Braga old town / Bom Jesus do Monte

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to Braga and Bom Jesus do Monte

Attention point

High cost for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return if visiting Braga without organised tour

Source : Visit Braga: https://www.visitbraga.travel/ | Bom Jesus do Monte: https://bomjesus.pt/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Guimarães

Guimarães old town

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Comfortable transfer to Guimarães with organised return journey

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with pick-up time

Source : Visit Guimarães: https://www.visitguimaraes.travel/ | Porto Cruise Terminal: https://cruzeiros.apdl.pt/en/cruises/porto-cruise-terminal/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Braga

Braga old town / Bom Jesus do Monte

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Braga with return possible

Attention point

High cost for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip if visiting independently

Source : Visit Braga: https://www.visitbraga.travel/ | Bom Jesus do Monte: https://bomjesus.pt/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Train to Braga

Braga Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to CP since Porto
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Possible rail excursion to Braga

Attention point

Need to get to a railway station in Porto

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check CP timetable and return time before departure

Source : CP Comboios de Portugal: https://www.cp.pt/ | Visit Braga: https://www.visitbraga.travel/

Train to Aveiro

Aveiro Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to CP since Porto
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Excursion to Aveiro and its canals

Attention point

Need to get to a Porto station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable and time available on site

Source : CP Comboios de Portugal: https://www.cp.pt/ | Visit Aveiro: https://www.visitaveiro.pt/

Train to Guimarães

Guimarães Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to CP since Porto
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Rail excursion to a major historic city

Attention point

Long journey and prior connection required

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with confirmed return times

Source : CP Comboios de Portugal: https://www.cp.pt/ | Visit Guimarães: https://www.visitguimaraes.travel/

Taxi to Aveiro

Aveiro

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to Aveiro without connection

Attention point

Long journey and high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a long stopover and safe return.

Source : Visit Aveiro: https://www.visitaveiro.pt/ | CP Comboios de Portugal: https://www.cp.pt/ | services taxi locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.