Are trains running between Portugal and Spain?

Since 2019 there have been no long-distance rail connections between Spain and Portugal. The infrastructure and trains on the Portuguese side are in a state of total disrepair. Now Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa has presented the National Railway Plan, an extensive investment programme for rail transport.



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Why is there no train line between Spain and Portugal? Renfe needs to invest €15 million to adapt part of its rolling stock to Portuguese infrastructure, according to La Información. Various infrastructure issues need to be addressed before cross-border trains can operate.

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While no direct train connects Spain and Portugal, plenty of regional trains move throughout the countries. Crossing the border can be done by bus or aboard a luxury river cruiser for travelers who embark on a rail and cruise vacation on the ever-scenic Douro River.

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Yes, there is a direct train from Lisbon to Madrid. We usually find at least one direct train on the route from Lisbon to Madrid every weekday. Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

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No, there are no direct train services from Lisbon to Seville. Travelling from Lisbon to Seville by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

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Trenhotel is Renfe's long-distance night train service. Designed for routes between cities in Spain and Portugal, the trains have seats, compartments for two and four people and separate rooms with a toilet and shower. Renfe operates 4/5 national and 2 international routes with Talgo trains.

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Douro Valley by train - Portugal's most scenic railway.

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El Transcantábrico: Leon - Santiago de Compostela The view from the window isn't bad either, as the narrow-gauge train travels along 550km of incredible scenery, skirting Spain's northern coastline and meandering among mountains and rivers.

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Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it's easy to see why; they're more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it's your first time on a sleeper train.

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The only issue with train travel, is that popular services do sell out and tickets need to be purchased in advance. Travel by Bus: Coach travel in Portugal is safe and inexpensive, but the Porto to Lisbon route takes much longer than the train.

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The fastest trains from Madrid to Lisbon take around 10 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 505 kilometres. On weekdays the only direct train to Lisbon is usually scheduled to depart Madrid around 21:43.

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The nearest sea connections from North Africa are from Morocco to Spain and Tangier to Gibraltar. There is also a water crossing from Portugal to Spain on a car ferry on the Rio Guadiana from Vila Real de Santo Antonio to Ayamonte.

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The fastest trains from Seville to Lisbon take around 14 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 315 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Seville is scheduled to depart at around 14:58. The last departure is usually at around 17:45. This is the same at the weekend.

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