Lisbon to Porto by train

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Overview: trains from Lisbon to Porto

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lisbon to Porto, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 21:25 View journey
Last train 21:34 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 23hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 275
Trains / day 1 View all
Cheapest journey US$97.89 View journey
Avg journey time 23hr 48m
Train operators 4

Taking the train from Lisbon to Porto

So you’re considering going from Lisbon to Porto by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Lisbon to Porto

Ready to book tickets from Lisbon to Porto? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Lisbon and Porto typically run US$98.26.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 1 month in advance.

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Lisbon to Porto departure frequency and train timetable

With 1 train scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every , travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 21:25 and the last one is at 21:34. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 21:34, with the last one at 21:34.

Lisbon to Porto train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 275 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 23 hours and 44 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Lisbon and Porto

Tickets for travel between Lisbon and Porto can be booked 1 month in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Additional information on train travel from Lisbon to Porto

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Porto city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Lisbon to Porto

Want to know more about your journey from Lisbon to Porto? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Lisbon to Porto is 275 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.