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Lisbon to Porto by train
There are two options available for taking the train from Lisboa / Lisbon to Porto;
- The faster, sleeker option of riding the pride of Portuguese railways, the Alfa Pendular (AP) trains
- The slightly slower, but cheaper Intercidades (IC trains)
In the image above, the IC train is on the left and the AP train is on the right.
If you book in advance the price difference between the two services can be less than €5.
And if the departure times suit, my recommendation is to take the comparatively comfortable AP trains.
Though travellers who are sensitive to motion sickness should note that the AP trains tilt so that they can travel faster, but the IC trains don't.
Routes you can take to go from Lisboa / Lisbon to Porto
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information
Option 1: travel on an AP train
Travel Time (approx)
from 2hr 58min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
Monday to Friday = 9 x trains per day
Saturday = 6 x trains
Sunday = 7 x trains
The timetable can be looked up here
Is the journey from Lisboa-Santa Apolonia to Porto-Camphana direct?
Yes, there are no changes on the journey between Lisbon and Porto
Is the journey scenic?
It's pleasant, but not outstanding - though it does have some highlights, see the Journey Information for videos and a description.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Lisbon to Porto?
Aveiro and Coimbra
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Porto (Camphana) station?
Around 10:00am daily
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Lisboa / Lisbon?
- From Lisboa Santa Apolonia station = 20:00 (8pm) on Monday to Friday and Sunday; at 18:00 (6pm) on Saturday
- From Lisboa-Oriente station = 20:09 on Monday to Friday and Sunday; at 19:09 on Saturday
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for the Lisboa / Lisbon to Porto train?
Yes
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for the Lisbon to Porto journey by train?
60 Days; see the Ticket Information
What are the child ticket terms for the Lisbon to Porto journey by train?
- Children aged 3 and under are entitled to travel free of when accompanied by an adult, though they must travel in the adult's lap.
- Children aged 4 to 12 receive a 50% discount and they can travel in their own seat
- Those aged 13 to 25 inclusive qualify for a 25% discount on ticket prices
Does the ticket for the Lisbon to Porto train include assigned seats?
Yes
Is catering available on the Lisbon to Porto journey by train train?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car
Note that there is no at-seat catering service
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