The most common way to travel to Porto from another country is by taking a direct flight to Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) or, alternatively, to Lisbon Airport (LIS), followed by onward travel to Porto.
By plane
• Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
– Porto’s main international airport, with direct connections to major European and international destinations.
• Lisbon Airport (LIS)
– If arriving via Lisbon, travel onward to Porto by train, long-distance bus, or car.
By car
• From the North:
– Via the A3 motorway (Braga / Valença)
– The most direct and fastest route from Braga (approximately 40–50 minutes ) and the Minho region.
– Via the A28 motorway (Viana do Castelo / Northern Coast)
– A coastal route and a good alternative for those coming from Viana do Castelo, entering Porto through the Foz or Boavista areas.
• From the South (Lisbon / Coimbra / Aveiro):
– Via A1 – North Motorway
– The main motorway connecting Lisbon to Porto, with a travel time of approximately 3 hours (around 300 km).
– The route passes through Coimbra and Aveiro and offers multiple service areas
• From the Northeast (Bragança / Trás-os-Montes):
– Via A4 – Transmontana Motorway
– The most direct and modern route. The journey takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to cover 200–215 km.
– The route passes through Vila Real and includes the Marão Tunnel.
• From Spain (Galicia / Madrid):
– From Galicia (Vigo / Northern Spain)
– Enter Portugal via Valença/Tui, following the A3 in Portugal or A55/AP-9 in Spain.
– From Madrid / Salamanca / Northeastern Spain
– Enter Portugal via Quintanilha (Bragança) and continue on the A4 motorway towards Porto.
By train
• Rail services are operated by CP – Comboios de Portugal:
– Alfa Pendular and Intercidades (long-distance)
– Urban/Suburban trains within the Porto Metropolitan Area
Main stations: Campanhã and São Bento.
By bus
• You can reach Porto by bus through:
– Rede Expressos
– FlixBus
Most buses stop at the Campanhã Intermodal Terminal (TIC) , a central hub located next to Campanhã train station. Both operators offer frequent routes, comfortably connecting Porto to destinations across Portugal and Europe.
Getting to ISEP
Location details: https://isep.ipp.pt/ISEP/Location (the entrance is through the AUDITÓRIO E building)
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP)
Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431
4200-072 Porto, Portugal
Taxi & ride-hailing services
• Taxis and platforms such as Uber, Bolt, and Cabify are widely available and recommended for first-time visitors or those travelling with luggage.
From the airport (public transport)
• Metro do Porto 
– Line E (Purple) from Airport to Trindade
– Change to Line D (Yellow) towards Hospital de São João
– Exit at IPO station
– 5–7 minutes walk to ISEP
• BUS – STCP 
Line 604 : Aeroporto-Hospital de São João
– 5–7 minutes walk to ISEP
Campanhã Railway Station and Campanhã Intermodal Terminal (TIC)
• Metro do Porto
– Line A, B, C and F – From Campanhã to Trindade.
– Change to Line D (Yellow) towards Hospital de São João
– Exit at IPO station
– 5–7 minutes walk to ISEP