Porto Campanha railway station

 

Porto Campanhã.  If you have a mainline ticket, you can transfer for free to/from Porto São Bento.

This page explains how to buy train tickets from Porto to other European cities at the cheapest rates, buying online direct from the operators, usually with print-your-own tickets.  Click here to buy tickets starting in another city.

I want to go from Porto to...

      Lisbon   Faro & Algarve   Vigo, Santiago de Compostela    
  Barcelona   Madrid   Seville, Cordoba, Malaga, Valencia, Alicante    
  San Sebastian   Paris & Bordeaux   All other destinations    

Before you buy your tickets

Take a moment to read these important tips for buying European train tickets.  It answers all the usual questions, "Do I need to book in advance or can I buy at the station?", "Can I stop off?", "Are there Senior fares?" and that old favourite, "Should I buy an $800 railpass or a €35 point-to-point ticket?".  How far ahead can you buy train tickets?

Which station in Porto?

European train travel FAQ

An introduction to European train travel

 

Senior fares (over 60)

 

Guide to Eurail passes (overseas visitors)

Important tips for buying European train tickets

Youth fares (under 26)

 

Guide to Interrail passes (for Europeans)

How to check European train times

Child fares & child age limits

 

Couchettes & sleepers on night trains

Do I need to book in advance?

Luggage on European trains

 

Train seat numbering plans

How far ahead can I book?

Luggage storage at stations

 

Wheelchairs & special needs

Can I stop off on the way?

Taking a bike by train

 

Real-time service updates

Should I travel 1st or 2nd class?

Taking a car by train

 

Hotels & accommodation

How long to allow for connections?

Taking dogs & pets by train

 

Changing stations in Paris by metro or taxi

How early to arrive at the station?

Maps of the European rail network

 

What to do when things go wrong...


Porto to Lisbon from €9.50
Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto, at Porto Campanha

An Alfa Pendular train at Porto Campanhã.

2nd class on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto   Cafe-bar on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto

2nd class, arranged 2+2 across the car width.

 

Cafe-bar serving sandwiches, snacks & drinks.

Luggage racks on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto   1st class on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto

Luggage racks at the end of each car.

 

1st class seats, arranged 1+2 across the car width.

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Porto to Albufeira, Faro & the Algarve from €19
Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto, at Porto Campanha

An Alfa Pendular train at Porto Campanhã.

2nd class on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto   Cafe-bar on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto

2nd class, arranged 2+2 across the car width.

 

Cafe-bar serving sandwiches, snacks & drinks.

Luggage racks on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto   1st class on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto

Luggage racks at the end of each car.

 

1st class seats, arranged 1+2 across the car width.

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Porto to Madrid from €16 + €22

Porto to Madrid.  The cheapest option, with some great scenery

Inside the Vigo to Porto train  

Step 1, Porto to Vigo by Celta regional express.

Crossing the Minho river into Portugal

Above, the train crosses the Minho river which forms the border between Spain and Portugal.

Comfort class seats on a Madrid-Vigo Alvia train   Alvia S730 train to Vigo at Madrid Chamartin

Step 2, Vigo to Madrid by Alvia train.  Above left, comfort class seats, recently refurbished in tan leather.

Cafe-bar   Iberico meal deal on an Alvia train

The cafe-bar.  Above right, an Iberico meal deal from the cafe-bar on an Alvia train.

Alvia S730 train to Vigo at Madrid Chamartin   Standard class seats on a Madrid-Vigo Alvia train

Above left, an Alvia at Madrid Chamartin.  Above right, standard (2nd) class seats on an Alvia S730 from Madrid to Vigo.

Scenery between Madrid & Vigo, south of Ourense

Scenery between Vigo and Madrid, south of Ourense.

Scenery between Madrid & Vigo, south of Ourense

Scenery between Vigo and Madrid, not far from Madrid.

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Porto to Barcelona

Option 1, Porto to Barcelona in a day

Option 2, Porto to Barcelona using the direct Vigo-Barcelona Alvia train 3 times a week

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Porto to San Sebastian

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Porto to Vigo, Santiago de Compostela & A Coruña
  Inside the Vigo to Porto train

The Celta regional express between Porto & Vigo, seen at Vigo Guixar.  Below, the Minho river forms the border between Spain & Portugal.

Crossing the Minho river into Portugal

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Porto to Seville, Cordoba, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia

By train to Faro, bus to Seville.  Cheapest, easily done in a day

Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto, at Porto Campanha

Step 1, take a direct Alfa Pendular train from Porto to Faro.  Seen here at Porto Campanhã.

2nd class on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto   Cafe-bar on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto

2nd class, arranged 2+2 across the car width.

 

Cafe-bar serving sandwiches, snacks & drinks.

Luggage racks on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto   1st class on a Alfa Pendular train from Lisbon to Porto

Luggage racks at the end of each car.

 

1st class seats, arranged 1+2 across the car width.

Also bus at Faro Eva bus station

Step 2, take an Alsa-Rede Express bus to Seville.  Seen here at Faro's Eva bus station, next to the Eva Senses Hotel & 2 minutes walk from Faro station.

Also bus at Faro Eva bus station

The bus crosses the Guadiana river, which forms the border between Spain and Portugal at this point.

Also bus from Seville to Faro

An Alsa bus at its stop outside Seville Santa Justa station.

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Porto to Paris & Bordeaux

Option 1, Porto to Paris via Vigo, Madrid & Barcelona

Option 2, Porto to Bordeaux & Paris via San Sebastian - slower but usually cheaper

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Porto to all other destinations

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