What train system does Portugal use?

You can travel all over Portugal on trains run by the national railway company CP (Comboios de Portugal). With pleasantly modern and hassle-free train services, it's an experience that leaves you with fond memories of the country. Times of Portuguese trains are always available in the Interrail timetable.



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Trains in Portugal are as reliable or otherwise as in any country.

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Global Pass Have the freedom to visit Portugal and up to 32 other Eurail countries.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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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.

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1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.

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It's generally safe and healthy to drink the public tap water across Portugal. Get a water filter such as TAPP 2 to improve the taste and reduce the risk of contaminants. Avoid plastic bottled water in Portugal as most plastic doesn't get properly recycled. Get a high quality reusable water bottle like TAPP.

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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 main railway company in Switzerland is SBB/CFF/FFS. Your Interrail Pass is valid on all trains of this company. Switzerland also has many private railway companies, and below you'll find an overview of the ones that accept your Interrail Pass for free travel.

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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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Are rail passes a good value for Portugal? For most travelers going to Portugal, a rail pass doesn't make much sense, especially for those not traveling beyond Portugal.

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We ask for your passport or ID number for safety and verification that the Pass you are travelling with is actually yours. You may be asked to show your passport or ID card when your Pass is being checked by ticket inspectors, so the number on your Pass should match the number on the passport or ID you are carrying.

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