Travel
Planning your trip to Porto for the 2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC³) and International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB W78). We’ve got all the details you need to make your journey smooth and enjoyable!
Travel to 2025 EC³ & CIB W78 Conference Venue
How to get to Vilar Oporto Hotel from Francisco Sá Carneiro Porto Airport (OPO):
There are several ways to get to Vilar Oporto Hotel from Porto Airport. Bus, subway, taxi, car, shuttle, or towncar.
STCP (Porto buses) operates an hourly bus from Porto – Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Palácio (line 601). Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Metro do Porto operates a subway from Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Metro to Casa da Música every 20 minutes (Purple line). Casa da Música Station is located 900 meters from the Hotel. Instead of walking, an STCP bus (line 201) can be used to take you to Palácio de Cristal. From there its 100 meters to the hotel. The ticket is the same from the Metro and costs around €3. The subway journey takes 22 min. Taxi or Towncar can be used. The journey takes 12 minutes, and the cost will be around €20.
By Air Porto
Porto is served by the Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), located just 11 km from the city center. The airport offers direct flights from major European cities, including London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, as well as many other international destinations.
- Flights: Airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, among many others offer frequent flights to Porto. We recommend booking early for the best prices.
- Airport to City Center: From the airport, you can reach the city center via the Metro Line E (Purple), which takes about 30 minutes. Taxis, Uber, and airport BUS shuttles are also available, with a typical ride to the city center.
By Train Porto
Porto is connected by an extensive rail network, making train travel a convenient option for attendees coming from within Europe. The Campanhã Railway Station is Porto’s main hub for long-distance trains. S. Bento Railway Station is the one closest to the city center. Connections by Urban trains are ensured between the two stations.
- From Lisbon: Fast trains (Alfa Pendular) take about 2.5 hours from Lisbon to Porto.
- From Spain: Direct trains from Vigo, Spain, reach Porto in around 2.5 hours.
- Local Trains: Trains from other Portuguese cities such as Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, and Coimbra also provide frequent service to Porto.
By Bus Porto
Several reliable long-distance bus operators, such as FlixBus and Rede Expressos, offer budget-friendly options to Porto from Lisbon, Madrid, and other European cities. The buses arrive at Porto’s main bus terminal (attached to Campanhã Railway Station).
By Car Porto
If you’re planning a scenic road trip, driving to Porto is an excellent option. Portugal’s well-maintained motorway network makes it easy to reach the city from across the country or neighbouring Spain. However, parking in the city center can be limited, so consider using hotel parking or public garages.