Frankfurt am Main to Vila Nova de Gaia by train
Travel from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) by train (1670km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel by train from Frankfurt am Main in Germany to Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal you first travel from your starting point in Germany by Thalys or TGV/ICE train to Paris (France). There you change to the TGV in direction of Irun (French-Spanish border). Where you enter the famous night train to Lisbon (Portugal).
Your travel route could be like that.
1670 km
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 Frankfurt am Main to Vila Nova de Gaia, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Vila Nova de Gaia - Frankfurt am Main / Berlin - Porto / Berlin - Faro / Cologne - Lisbon / Dresden - Lisbon / Frankfurt am Main - Lisbon / Hamburg - Lisbon / Leipzig - Lisbon / Munich - Lisbon / Stuttgart - Lisbon1 Frankfurt am Main (Germany) - Paris (France) - Hendaye (France) - Lisbon (Portugal) - Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Paris (France)
Travel from Frankfurt to Paris by direct TGV INOUI or ICE high-speed-train. The ticket price starts at 39 EUR. The journey times is 3:40 hours. There are at least four direct train connections per day and several more with change of trains.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
ICE Alleo Germany - France (ICE Alleo) / TGV Alleo France - Germany (TGV Alleo)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Paris - Frankfurt am Main
1b 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
1c 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!
Where to buy a ticket from Hendaye to Lisbon?
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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
1d Travelling from Lisbon (Portugal) to Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal)
To travel in Portugal by train, buy your ticket via the given booking links or at a railway station. Train schedules and ticket prices are available via the links. If you buy your ticket online, you can get cheap advance fares for long-distance trains.
Where to buy a ticket from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Gaia?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Intercidades (IC) / Alfa Pendular (AP) / Celta (CEL)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
TH 335 Lisbon - Madrid / TH 310 Lisbon - Hendaye
bus: Bus connections that might be helpful.
Faro - Seville
train company:
CP Comboios de Portugal
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Vila Nova de Gaia - Lisbon / Lisbon - Porto / Lisbon - Faro / Lisbon - Albufeira / Lisbon - Lagoa / Lisbon - Braga / Lisbon - Coimbra / Lisbon - Fátima / Porto - Faro / Porto - Fátima / Porto - Albufeira
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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