How to get from Porto to the Douro Valley wine region

On this page you'll find information on how to get from Porto to Regua in the Douro Valley by bus, train, car and guided tour. You can also continue on to other points in the Douro Valley, including Pinhao which is less than 30 minutes away by train from Regua.
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Porto to Douro Valley by Guided Tour

A guided tour is a great way to see the Douro Valley.

You can certainly go on your own but a guide will organize everything from confirming that the best quintas (wine estates) are open and taking you to ones accessible only by car.

See here for a Douro Valley Tour from Porto. You can even upgrade to include a river cruise, which is the best way to see the valley.

Porto to Douro Valley by Train

The train from Porto to Regua takes about 2h and costs about 10€ one-way when using the InteRegional trains. Additionally, you can also get to from Regua to Pinhao in less than 30 minutes by train, which has great views along the river. Book from Rail Europe (book direct).

Porto to Douro Valley by Bus

There are several buses a day to Vila Real in the Douro Valley. From there, it's another 30 minute bus ride to Regua. However, there are only a couple of buses to Regua a day, so plan accordingly. The journey from Porto to Regua takes around 2h-2h30 and costs around 15€ one-way. Book from Rede Expressos.