Alfa Pendular Train

Tickets for the Lisbon–Porto and Porto–Lisbon routes start from $29. The final price depends on the travel date, the class, and how early you book.

Second class is already comfortable: seats have enough legroom, folding tables, and space for your belongings, and there are power sockets and free WiFi on board. First class adds a media center with audio and video outlets, which makes it a good choice for longer trips or if you’d like to be entertained on the way.

With Rail.Ninja, you can book train tickets up to a full year before your trip. Booking early gives you the best choice of departure times.

Yes. Pets can travel on the train, and guide dogs travel for free.

The 332 km trip from Lisbon to Porto takes 2 hours 39 minutes on the fastest train, and the fastest trip from Porto to Lisbon takes 2 hours 42 minutes.

Alfa Pendular is Portugal’s high-speed train and the fastest way to travel between major cities. The trains were fully renovated in March 2017. Intercidades trains run on many of the same routes but are slower.

About 39 trains a day run from Lisbon to Porto, and about 21 from Porto to Lisbon.

Yes. Free WiFi and power sockets are available, and you can buy food from a vending machine or the bar car, depending on the route. The trains also have toilets, a cafeteria, and a minibar.