Paris to Porto by train

Travel from Paris (France) to Porto (Portugal) by train (1213km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.

The train connection Paris (France) - Porto (Portugal) goes via Hendaye (France) and Irun (Spain). There you change to the direct night train to Lisbon (Portugal). Please read the following information and our travel reports.

There are two main routes. Compare them and decide which one feeds your needs best.

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How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Paris to Porto, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.

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1 Paris (France) - Hendaye (France) - Lisbon (Portugal) - Porto (Portugal)

The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.

1a Travelling from Paris (France) to Hendaye (France)

Travel from Paris to Hendaye by direct TGV/Inoui high-speed-train. The journey time is 4:45 hours. The train ticket fares start from 34 EUR.

The departure train station in Paris is "Paris Montparnasse".

Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.

Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Hendaye?

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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) / inOui (INOUI)

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Hendaye - Paris

1b Travelling from Hendaye (France) to Lisbon (Portugal)

Travel from Hendaye to Lisbon by the overnight train "Sud Express". The journey time is 11:45 hours. The train ticket fare starts from 29 EUR.

The departure time in Hendaye is 18:45. The arrival time in Lisbon is 07:30.

This comfortable "Talgo" train offers four service categories:
- Turista: 2nd class seats
- Cama Turista: four bed compartments. The beds are comfortable and there is a washing basin in the compartment. This service category offers the best value for your money.
- Cama Preferente: two bed compartments, which offer more privacy, including a washing basin.
- Cama Gran Clase: two bed compartments. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and WC in your compartment.

Find the exact train schedule and book your ticket via the given booking links.

Please note: the direct night train is currently suspended!

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night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 313 Hendaye - Lisbon / TH 310 Lisbon - Hendaye

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Lisbon - Hendaye

1c Travelling from Lisbon (Portugal) to Porto (Portugal)

To travel from Lisbon to Porto by train you have frequent direct connections every day. Second class tickets are available from 9,50 EUR. First class tickets from 22,50 EUR. The journey time is about three hours and depends on your selected connection. There are "Alfa Pendular" (AP) trains which are a bit more expensive and the classic "Intercidades" (IC) trains you can chose in between.

The ticket price depends on your travel date. To find the exact ticket fare and schedule, please use the given booking links.

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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Intercidades (IC) / Alfa Pendular (AP) / Regional (R)

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Porto - Lisbon

search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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2 Paris (France) - Barcelona (Spain) - Madrid (Spain) - Lisbon (Portugal) - Porto (Portugal)

The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.

2a Travelling from Paris (France) to Barcelona (Spain)

To travel from Paris to Barcelona, the fastest option is by direct TGV high-speed train. There are two direct trains with a journey time of about 6,5 hours. Train tickets are available from 49 EUR. You find the exact schedule and saver-fares via our booking links. We recommend to book early as otherwise the ticket prices are high.

The direct night train does not exist anymore. To travel overnight, travel first by night train from Paris to Latour de Carol (ticket via our booking links). There you change to a local train directly to Barcelona. The so called "Rodalies Barcelona" costs 12 EUR. The ticket is available at a ticket machine and inside of the train.

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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Cercanias (CER) / TGV Elipsos France - Spain (TGV Elipsos)

night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ICN 3981|83 Paris - Latour-de-Carol

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Barcelona - Paris

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2b Travelling from Barcelona (Spain) to Madrid (Spain)

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Madrid is by AVE high-speed-train of RENFE. The journey time is only 2,5 hours for the distance of 620 kilometres. Second class tickets are available from 40 EUR and first class tickets from 55 EUR. There are frequent connections available, at least one every hour. The departure station in Barcelona is called "Barcelona Sants". The arrival station in Madrid is called "Madrid Atocha".

You find the exact schedules and ticket fares via our booking links. The ticket prices depends on your travel date.

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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Alta Velocidad Española (AVE)

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Madrid - Barcelona

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2c Travelling from Madrid (Spain) to Lisbon (Portugal)

Travel from Madrid to Lisbon by the overnight train "Lusitania". The journey time is 10:45 hours. The train ticket fare starts from 25 EUR.

The departure time in Madrid is 21:45. The arrival time in Lisbon is 07:30. The train number is: Trenhotel 332.

This comfortable "Talgo" train offers four service categories:
- "Turista": 2nd class seats
- "Cama Turista": four-bed compartments. The beds are comfortable and there is a washing basin in the compartment. This service category offers the best value for your money.
- "Cama Preferente": two-bed compartments, which offer more privacy, including a washing basin.
- "Cama Gran Clase": two-bed compartments. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and WC in your compartment.

Find the exact train schedule and book your ticket via the given booking links.

The following links could be interesting for you.

night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 332 Madrid - Lisbon / TH 335 Lisbon - Madrid

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Lisbon - Madrid

2d Travelling from Lisbon (Portugal) to Porto (Portugal)

To travel from Lisbon to Porto by train you have frequent direct connections every day. Second class tickets are available from 9,50 EUR. First class tickets from 22,50 EUR. The journey time is about three hours and depends on your selected connection. There are "Alfa Pendular" (AP) trains which are a bit more expensive and the classic "Intercidades" (IC) trains you can chose in between.

The ticket price depends on your travel date. To find the exact ticket fare and schedule, please use the given booking links.

The following links could be interesting for you.

train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Intercidades (IC) / Alfa Pendular (AP) / Regional (R)

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Porto - Lisbon

search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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