Most Intercity trains on the Lisbon-Porto route also have a cafe-bar. You can buy beer, wine, tea, coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks, with the menu displayed in both Portuguese & English.
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From Braga to Faro, Lisbon to Oporto, morning, afternoon or evening, the Alfa Pendular helps you manage your time. You can enjoy free Wi-Fi, nappy changing facilities, toilets and seats reserved and adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Drinking alcohol is permitted on passenger trains. If you wish to have a glass of wine, go to the snack car and buy a small bottle. Or even get two. If you travel in first class on the Alfa Pendular, then buy the wine from the attendant when she passes with the beverage cart.
Many consider the Linha do Douro, the train line that follows the valley, one of the most beautiful train rides in Europe. Under 125 miles (200km) long, the line terminates at Pocinho, just shy of the Spanish border.
If you wish to take a high-speed train, you usually have to reserve your seat in advance. By travelling with slower regional trains you do not need to make reservations.
Uber is operational in an impressive range of locations across Portugal. You can find their services in Algarve, Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Braganca PT, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Evora, Guarda, Leiria, Lisbon, Pacos de Ferreira, Portalegre, Porto, Santarem Portugal, Santiago do Cacem, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real, and Viseu.
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.
Yes, Porto can be a day trip from Lisbon. But be prepared, as it will definitely be a long day. Is one day enough in Porto, Portugal? One day is enough to see the main attractions in Porto, but spending two or more days will allow for a deeper exploration of the city and its surroundings.
We recommend spending at least two days in Porto for a slightly more relaxed pace. You can take your time to explore the city's charming streets and neighbourhoods, visit some of the top museums and cultural attractions, and perhaps take a day trip to nearby towns or beaches.
Might be one of the most beautiful train stations in Europe, Rossio Train Station is located in Rossio Square. It connects Lisbon to near by cities such as Sintra and Cascais. The station was designed by a Portuguese architect, José Luís Monteiro, and was completed in 1890.
Casual attire (e.g. barefoot, beachwear) is inappropriate in public and can make one seem unsophisticated. Similarly, it is important to speak respectfully and politely. Portuguese place high importance on being polite. Reciprocating this politeness will be appreciated by your Portuguese counterpart.
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.