Can anyone confirm if the train strikes in Portugal are continuing? I haven't found any news about that past early/mid August. Haven't found information on whether the worker's demands have been met.
Posted by
Cascais, Portugal
1673 posts
The strikes are over. The worker’s settled with management. All has been good for over a month.
Posted by
OP
USA
350 posts
Thank you for the update! This is very helpful.
Posted by
Hamilton, NJ, USA
68 posts
However, there is work being done on some rail lines. I have a train ticket from Lisbon to Porto at the end of the month and I've received several email notifications on trip modifications due to these repairs.
Posted by
OP
USA
350 posts
@Evelyn, thanks for the information. It reminds me that I should purchase tickets from Porto to Lisbon before I leave for our trip.
Posted by
Seattle
399 posts
How early should I buy train tickets for traveling around Portugal.
I thought a few days in advances is more than enough. Any reason I should buy them a week or two or more ahead of time. I would like to stay flexible, but I will buy them if I must.
Posted by
Cascais, Portugal
1673 posts
A few days ahead is fine, especially if traveling other than summer.
Posted by
San Francisco
16 posts
On the topic of when to buy tickets, would it be too risky to wait and buy train tickets at the station a little before our desired departure time (maybe an hour)?