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Porto + Lisbon: the city duo trip
“Give Porto one more night than you think you need.”
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The route
4 days, one train- 01
Porto
Portugal
train · 2 h 50 - 02
Lisbon
Two days in Porto, about 2 h 50 on the Alfa Pendular, then two days in Lisbon.
Before you book
- 01The train between them takes about 2 h 50 on the Alfa Pendular.
- 02Standard fare €35.70, or from about €16 on CP's promo fares if you book a week or more ahead (limited and non-refundable)
- 03Entry voucher from about €8, and you can spend it on a book
- 04€8 for 240 steps and the best view of the city
- 05Reopened in May, €15, timed slots capped at 900 visitors a day, so book ahead
- 06€18 for the cloisters, the church is free
- 07About €3 on board, cheaper with a Viva Viagem card
- 08Late October: Porto is cooler and wetter (around 18°C), Lisbon milder (around 21°C).
Checked when the guide was written (19 Oct 2026). Confirm times and prices with the operator before booking.
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Porto + Lisbon: the city duo trip 🇵🇹
Give Porto one more night than you think you need.
🚆 The train between them takes about 2 h 50 on the Alfa Pendular. Standard fare €35.70, or from about €16 on CP's promo fares if you book a week or more ahead (limited and non-refundable)
Porto, days 1 and 2
1️⃣ Livraria Lello. Entry voucher from about €8, and you can spend it on a book
2️⃣ Torre dos Clérigos. €8 for 240 steps and the best view of the city
3️⃣ Port cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Tastings from about €15
4️⃣ The top deck of the Dom Luís I bridge at sunset. Free
Lisbon, days 3 and 4
1️⃣ Belém Tower. Reopened in May, €15, timed slots capped at 900 visitors a day, so book ahead
2️⃣ Jerónimos Monastery. €18 for the cloisters, the church is free
3️⃣ Tram 28 through Alfama. About €3 on board, cheaper with a Viva Viagem card
4️⃣ Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. The highest free viewpoint in the centre
Late October: Porto is cooler and wetter (around 18°C), Lisbon milder (around 21°C). Pack a layer and an umbrella.
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