There are various trains in Portugal that will transport you across the country both day and night. The Portuguese network is operated by CP (Comboios de Portugal). Use the Eurail train timetable to check times for trains in Portugal.

Regional and intercity trains in Portugal

The main rail network in Portugal is made up of the following regional trains and intercity trains:

• Regional and inter-regional trains are used for short distances and make frequent stops. They complement the long distances services, connecting regional destinations with the larger cities, such as Lisbon and Porto.

• Intercidades (InterCity) trains connect all major towns and cities in Portugal. They are faster than regional trains and make fewer stops.

• Urbanos commuter trains operate in and around Portugal's largest cities, Lisbon and Porto. Listed below are the lines operating in both cities:

• Lisbon - Azambuja / Cascais / Sintra / Sado

• Porto - Aveiro / Braga / Caíde/Marco de Canaveses / Guimarães

High-speed trains in Portugal

International high-speed trains in Portugal

This high-speed train operates to and from Portugal:

• Celta connects Porto to Vigo (Spain). This train is operated by both CP and the Spanish railway network RENFE.

Domestic high-speed trains in Portugal

This high-speed train operates within Portugal:

• Alfa Pendular is the fastest train in Portugal, connecting the country's major cities on the route Braga-Porto-Coimbra-Lisbon-Faro.

We suggest the following routes to travel between Portugal and other European countries:

• Portugal - Spain
  The Celta high-speed train takes you from Porto to Vigo (3hr 30 min).