Trains to and in Portugal
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Rail Travel to Portugal
If you are visiting Portugal as part of a longer trip around Europe
a European Rail Pass may be more economical. There are a number
of passes available covering certain regions as well as individual
countries. There are reductions for passengers under 26.
The Portuguese RailPass & Iberic Rail Pass (available to non-European
residents) allows: Any 4 days unlimited train travel in a 15 day
period and 1st class train travel.
Full information and online booking for all rail passes is available
from Rail
Europe.
Rail Routes into Portugal
London to Lisbon via the Channel Tunnel and riding the French TGV
takes over 24 hours. There are 2 main rail routes into Portugal:
From Paris via Bordeaux, Biarritz, Irún, San Sebastian and
Guarda to Lisbon. Change at Guarda for Coimbra & Porto.
From Irún to Madrid crossing into Portugal at Marvão-Beirã
and then on to Lisbon.
For journeys on to the Algarve change at Lisbon.
Rail Travel in Portugal
The Portuguese national rail company CP operates all trains
in Portugal. Faro,
Lisbon,
Coimbra
and Porto are
all connected by high-speed trains.
Train Types
Rápidos - the fastest, most expensive service on
the Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto main run. Known as alfa.
Intercidades - inter-city services; advanced booking necessary.
Inter-regional - these trains stop at the main stations.
Regional - slow, local services.
There are also car-train services available on the main routes
where you can take your car on the train. Full information and schedules
on express and local trains in Portugal are available at www.cp.pt
For information on city stations see our Portugal
City Guide
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