Why are there no trains between Portugal and Spain?

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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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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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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Regional trains are often cheaper and some lines very scenic, but it's almost always quicker to go by bus – especially on shorter or less obvious routes. You'll obviously have a great deal more flexibility if you drive, and you'll be able to visit more out-of-the-way places in a short trip.

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Traveling from Lisbon to Seville by train You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 312 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Seville, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.

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Lisbon to Madrid train tickets from US$26.26 | Rail Europe - cheap price.

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

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Spain and Portugal are part of the free travel zone called “the Schengen Zone”. Travel between those 24 countries is free and open without any passport control, whether flying, driving or using public transport …

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The distance from Seville, Spain, to Faro, Portugal, is about 125 miles and can be driven in about two hours.

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A single Trenhotel overnight train leaves Madrid from Chamartin every evening throughout the week, arriving in Lisbon the following morning first at Oriente, then 10 minutes later at Santa Apolonia.

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Travelling from Lisbon to Barcelona by train The fastest trains from Lisbon to Barcelona take around 13 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,006 kilometres. On weekdays the only train to Barcelona is usually scheduled to depart Lisbon around 21:25.

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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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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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Welcome to Portugal, home to many gorgeous locations full of beautiful nature, stunning architecture, rich history, and delicious food. You could easily explore this diverse country for months. However, two weeks is the perfect amount of time to get a good impression.

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The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.

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