Cost to drive from Lisbon to Porto
Driving from Lisbon to Porto covers 315 km (196 miles) and takes about 3h 26min without stops. At Portugal's current fuel prices (week of 2026-08-31), the fuel for the trip costs about €44.39 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Everything updates against Portugal's live prices.
Driving Lisbon → Porto in a family car, electric costs €30.78 less than petrol — 69% of the bill.
Lisbon vs Porto: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 315 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Lisbon
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Lisbon, out of 229 that report a price. Local median €2.188 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €9.45.
- 111 km€1.999PlenergyRua 28 de Setembro / E.N.250 ao km 29, 120 (lado esquerdo)
- 211 km€1.999PetroprixEn 250 ao Km 29, 230, Lado Esquerdo
- 38 km€2.029IntermarchéR. Cidade Goa, 22- 22A
- 49 km€2.029AuchanAv Lima de Freitas Parcela A
- 510 km€2.029IntermarchéUrb. Quinta do Segulim, Lote EA-01
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Porto
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Porto, out of 234 that report a price. Local median €2.161 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €10.60.
- 110 km€1.949PlenergyTravessa Particular da Azenha, n.º 24
- 28 km€1.959PlenergyAvenida dos Combatentes do Ultramar Português, n.º 566
- 34 km€1.968CepsaRua Chaves Oliveira, nº 139 e 165 da Freguesia de Campanhã
- 47 km€1.999PlenergyAvenida Arquiteto Alcino Soutinho, 592, 4455-790 Santa Cruz do Bispo
- 57 km€1.999PetroprixAvenida Arquiteto Fernando Távora
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How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Lisbon and Porto (315 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Portugal's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Portugal fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Lisbon?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Lisbon is charging €1.999 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.188 across 229 stations that report a price — about €9.45 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Porto?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Porto is charging €1.949 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.161 across 234 stations that report a price — about €10.60 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Lisbon to Porto?
The drive is 315 km (196 miles) and takes about 3h 26min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €44.39 in an average petrol car, €38.35 in a diesel, and €13.61 in an electric car, using Portugal's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Lisbon to Porto in miles and km?
About 196 miles or 315 kilometres by road — roughly 3h 26min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Lisbon or Porto?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Lisbon and Porto?
None on the way. The drive needs about 22.1 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Lisbon to Porto?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €44 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €11 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 3h 26min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's Portugal average the fuel is about €44. A 10% rise takes it to €49, a 25% rise to €55, and a 10% fall to €40. Prices here update every week from official data, so this page always reflects the current figure.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's own fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — including fuel and charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Portugal's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.