It looks like we could easily take a train plus taxi from Porto to the Lisbon Airport in about three hours time. I've read that there are many trains each day on that route. I would like confirmation from any of you seasoned travelers before I make my plane reservations from US. Thanks in advance.
Posted by
Pacific Northwest
882 posts
Check Skyscanner. I've seen non-stop flights (Porto to Lisboa) for under $50. Be certain you understand the luggage restrictions - sometimes the prices are "too good to be true".
Posted by
Denmark
134 posts
I can confirm that it's true. Train travel in Portugal is affordable, and advance "promo" tickets start at less than 10€ for some departures. Check the timetable and book your tickets on https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
You can also take the metro from Lisbon Oriente Station to Lisbon Airport - it's a short ride.
Posted by
franktown, colorado
2252 posts
I just did that same trip (but by air) yesterday. Our RS guide for our tour always takes the 3 hr train from Porto to her home, Lisbon. The folks I was traveling with wanted to fly instead so that's what we did. Of course the journey was shorter (40 minutes) and the price very reasonable but I wish we had taken the train to see more of beautiful Portugal.
Posted by
Indianapolis, IN, United States
16 posts
From campanha in Porto there are alpha pendular trains to Santa Apolonia or Oriente in Lisbon. Allow 3 hr although trip is slightly under 3. Several trips each day. Then you can: metro to LIS or taxi or Uber. Online tickets from Campanha are only through the official website not Rail Europe. I bought tickets about 2 days before our trip enroute to Porto. We flew back to US from LIS.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15582 posts
I would take the metro from Lisboa Oriente to the airport. It's fast and easy. Taking a taxi or uber will be more of a hassle and probably take more time because of traffic.