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Portugal by train and bus

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Rail holidays to Portugal

  • Round Spain to the Algarve

    Bordeaux, Barcelona, Madrid, Faro, San Sebastián, Seville, Paris

    Opt for off-season for a dose of the Algarve’s authentic side. The beaches are peaceful and the Ria Formosa teem with rare waterfowl and flamingoes.

  • Portugal's Atlantic coast

    Vigo, Bordeaux, Porto, Lisbon, Girona, Burgos, Faro, San Sebastián, Seville, Paris

    Heading through Basque Country, stop off on this adventure along Portugal’s rugged Atlantic coast, all the way down to the Algarve.

  • Lisbon & Porto explorer

    Vigo, Nîmes, Porto, Lisbon, Madrid, San Sebastián

    Journey through France and Spain to reach Portugal’s vibrant capital, for history, gastronomy and nightlife aplenty.

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Portugal’s Douro Line

Portugal’s spectacular journey to ‘nowhere’. Board a Wes Anderson-esque carriage heading along the Douro River valley to the border’s edge.

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How long does it take?

Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!

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