Travel Guide to Estacion de tren de San Bento

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards the A1 motorway and follow the signs for Porto. Once you reach Porto, take the exit towards Rua de Camões and follow the road signs to the city center. Look for signs that direct you to Estação de São Bento, which is the local name for Estacion de tren de San Bento. There is parking available nearby, but be aware that it may incur a fee, so check for parking meters or garages.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To arrive at Estacion de tren de San Bento by train, first locate the nearest train station in Beira Alta. Purchase a ticket to Porto, and board the train heading towards the city. The journey takes approximately 2-3 hours depending on the service. Once you arrive at Porto's main train station, follow the signs to Estação de São Bento. It's about a 10-minute walk from the main station, and the route is well-marked for pedestrians.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer to take a bus, find the local bus station in Beira Alta and look for services that head to Porto. Companies like Rede Expressos or FlixBus offer routes to Porto, and the journey typically lasts around 3-4 hours. Once you arrive at the bus station in Porto, you can either take a taxi or walk to Estação de São Bento, which is approximately a 15-minute walk.

• Walking

  If you are already in central Porto and want to walk to Estação de São Bento, start from Avenida dos Aliados and head east. Continue straight on Rua de 31 de Janeiro until you reach the roundabout. From there, take the first exit onto Rua de São Bento da Vitória, and you will see the station on your right. This walk takes about 10-15 minutes and offers a chance to enjoy the local architecture.