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Train travel in Portugal
Although parts of the Portuguese rail network are reasonably efficient, particularly between the major centres, trains on some regional routes can be excruciatingly slow.
Many trains require a supplement. The fastest of those that don't require a supplement are called Inter-Regional. You can also ride the much slower Regional trains without paying a supplement. Supplements are required on Intercidades and Rápido (Alfa) services and any train which requires a reservation.
Station facilities are a tad below the European average and there are often long queues at the ticket counter so it pays to get to the station early, particularly if you have to buy a ticket or make a reservation.
If you're planning on covering a lot of ground in Portugal, you might want to invest in a comprehensive timetable, available for €3 at major stations.
Portugal railpasses
Individual tickets are affordable by Western European standards so a rail pass isn't a necessity here, however InterRail, Eurorail, Eurodomino and Eurail passes are valid on Portuguese trains along with the following passes and discount tickets:
Eurail Portugal Pass
The Eurail Portugal Pass is a flexi pass that gives you three, four or six days unlimited train travel in Portugal within a one month period.
| Travel validity | Adult (1st class) |
|---|---|
3 travel days in one month |
USD $135 |
4 travel days in one month |
USD $172 |
6 travel days in one month |
USD $229 |
Please not that Eurail passes cannot be sold to European residents. If you live in Europe you should order the following InterRail One Country pass.
InterRail One Country Pass – Portugal
European residents are eligible to buy the Portugal InterRail One Country pass, which is a flexi pass that gives you three to eight days of unlimited train travel in Portugal within a one month period.
| Travel validity | Adult (1st class) |
Adult (2nd class) |
Youth (2nd class) |
|---|---|---|---|
3 travel days in one month |
£87 |
£65 |
£42 |
4 travel days in one month |
£112 |
£83 |
£54 |
6 travel days in one month |
£150 |
£111 |
£72 |
8 travel days in one month |
£175 |
£130 |
£84 |
Please note that Interrail passes can only be sold to European residents. You should order the Eurail Portugal Pass if you live outside Europe.
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