Portugal by Train archipelagochoice.com

Exploring Portugal by Train provides a unique perspective on the rural and urban beauty of the country’s dramatic coastlines, tranquil river valleys and bustling metropolitan centres. The route from A to B isn’t always obvious, but we’re here to help you ride the rails with ease.

Portugal’s train services are divided into five categories: Alfa Pendular, Inter Cidades, Inter Regional, Regional and Urbano. Usually, the longer the distance, the more modern and comfortable the train, although there are some exceptions to this rule. Most services we can book for you in advance – 1st Class seats are cheap, and culturally Portuguese passengers always sit in their assigned seats. Some services allow you to make day trips from one city to another, and we’ll often add these as suggestions in your holiday. There are also a few special routes which are in danger of being modernised – now’s the time to ride those before they lose their old-world charm, and we’ve created a few special holidays around these railway.