I've heard great reports of the Alfa Pendular tilting trains in Portugal, so I was really looking forward to an afternoon ride from Porto to Lisbon. This is undoubtedly Comboios de Portugal's flagship service and we are travelling 1st Class. So let's hope it is impressive!
One thing we can be sure of before we start is that it is a beautiful January day and therefore the views of Portugal's towns and countryside on the journey will be excellent.
Departure: Porto Campanhã, Portugal
Destination: Lisbon Santa Apolónia, Portugal
Distance: 337 km / 209 miles
Duration: 2 hrs 58 mins
Average speed: 114 km/h 70 mph
Cost: Adult single
1st Class: €47,40 / £40.50 (full price)
€28,50 / £24.40 (advance)
2nd Class: €33,90 / £29.00 (full price)
€20,50 / £17.50 (advance)
Date of Travel: January 2024
Operator: Comboios de Portugal (CP)
Motive power: CP Class 4000 Alfa Pendular EMU
Manufacturer: Fiat Ferroviaria (1999)
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