There are several ways for remote workers to get around Porto and experience all of the activities that take place daily around the city. Indeed, Porto has an advanced infrastructure capable of supporting the city’s population without issue. In general, the transportation network is clean, safe and easy to use, as well as relatively affordable in comparison to prices in other major European city.
In order to ride the system, you’ll want to buy an Andante Card upon your arrival in the airport for 0.60EUR - this card is rechargeable and entitles you to discounted prices on the subway and bus network. To ride the tram and funicular, there are different ticket prices, but you can also use your Andante Card to board.
Below, we outline some of the most popular ways for remote workers to get around the various neighborhoods of Porto.
The Porto Metro will certainly be one of the easiest and most convenient ways for remote workers to get around Porto. The network has six lines which serve the entire city, and trains are largely modern and provide a frequent service. Conveniently, you can use the Metro to get to the center of the city upon your arrival in Porto. The main hub for the Metro here is the Trindade Station in Baixa, where all six lines converge. Porto’s Metro operates from 6am until 1am and single tickets have a cost of 1.2EUR with the Andante Card, and further discounts are available for multiple and season tickets.
The tram, or carro eléctrico, is a picturesque way for remote workers to get around Porto. The city has maintained three lines which use a number of vintage tramcars around select areas of the city. This method of transport is used mostly by tourists but certainly offers a beautiful and traditional way to get around the city and see its impressive architecture. Linha 1 of Porto’s tram follows a picturesque route along the river all the way to Foz do Douro, whereas Linha 22 performs a loop around central Porto. Keep in mind that the Tram service in Porto stops early in the mid-afternoon and that the price for a single ticket is of 3.5EUR with an Andante Card.
Porto also has an extensive bus network which may be useful to remote workers living away from Metro stations. The city’s buses are easy to use but the city’s narrow streets and traffic may mean it takes a little longer to get around on this method. Having said that, the city has dedicated lines serving local museums, cultural attractions and universities, as well as out to some of Porto’s most popular wineries. You can ride using your Andante Card for 1.2EUR and using Google Maps to find the nearest stop is recommended.
Other options for remote workers to get around Porto of course include taxis - there are lots around the city and both local taxis and Ubers are generally considered safe to use. Additionally, the Funicular dos Guindais is another way to get across the city from Ribeira up to the top of Baixa (Batalha) while getting sweeping views of the river and its bridges. Walking around Porto is also a pleasant and safe experience, although expect lots of streets to be very inclined.
For more information about living in Porto as a remote worker, check out our complete Porto guide.