How much is a train from Porto to Lisbon?

Porto to Lisbon by train

Journey time From 3h 10m
Price From $95.06
Distance 170 miles (274 km)
Frequency 18 trains per day
First train 00:50

Is there a direct train from Porto to Lisbon?

Alfa Pendular high-speed train provides direct connections between numerous cities around Portugal, including colorful Porto and marvelous Lisbon. Being one of the fastest express trains serving this rail line, Alfa Pendular from Porto to Lisbon traverses the distance between cities in just 2 hours and 42 minutes!

What is Alfa Pendular train?

The Portuguese Alfa Pendular train connects all of the major cities in Portugal. From the capital city of Lisbon, travel in comfort to Coimbra, Porto and Braga in the north or to Faro in the far south. With speeds up to 220 km/h, Alfa Pendular trains are the fastest way to get around in Portugal.

What are the train stops from Lisbon to Porto?

If you are planning to travel from Lisbon to Porto on a fast Alfa Pendular train, you need to go on Oriente, Entrecampos, Santa Apolonia, or Sete Rios railway stations.

Is Porto cheaper than Lisbon?

Porto: If the one-way metro ticket prices didn’t tip you off, Porto is generally cheaper than Lisbon — except for flight costs. Lodging, activities, transportation, food, and drink all cost less here than in Lisbon, though growing tourism to Porto may cause an increase in sticker prices.

How do you travel from Porto to Lisbon?

Probably the easiest way of traveling from Lisbon to Porto is by train. There are frequent connections between the capital and the second biggest city in Portugal. The journey time is between 2 hours and 40 minutes and 3 hours and 10 minutes, depending on the train you take.

Does Portugal have good trains?

Portugal has a great train service. It’s old, and it’s a little slow in comparison to the trains in many other European countries, but it’s functional. Sometimes the air con even works as well!

Do I need to book Lisbon to Porto train in advance?

Train tickets for the Lisbon-Porto route must be pre-booked, either from a ticket office or on the CP website (www.cp.pt). When planning your trip, select “Lisboa – Oriente” as the station in Lisbon and “Porto – Campanha” as the station in Porto.

Are the beaches better in Porto or Lisbon?

Porto wins the beach face-off. It’s not an easy decision because both cities are bordered by the gorgeous shoreline. However, Porto takes the best beaches award because of the ease and proximity of its best beaches. (Now, if we’re talking about day trips, then Cascais is the beach winner – see next.)