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Provider information and services
Comboios De Portugal
About
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway company of Portugal, operating medium- and long-distance services across the country as well as international connections to Spain and France. CP’s train types include Alfa Pendular (AP), high-speed trains reaching up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon, and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains running at up to 200 km/h; Inter-Regional (IR) for medium-distance travel; and Regional services for local routes. International (IN) trains connect Portugal with key destinations abroad. Fare options include Promo tickets — available 5 to 60 days in advance and non-refundable — and Normal tickets, which are refundable for a fee. Both fare types are offered in 1st and 2nd class. Onboard amenities may include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Lisbon–Porto, Lisbon–Faro, and Porto–Faro, offering scenic views of Portugal’s countryside and coastline.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar-cafeteria service with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Popular Routes
IC - Intercidades train tickets
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Comboios De Portugal
10:301h39
Parque Das Cidades12:09Lagos station
£81One-way
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Comboios De Portugal
10:231h46
Faro station12:09Lagos station
£81One-way
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Comboios De Portugal
09:091h31
Parque Das Cidades10:40Lagos station
£81One-way
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Comboios De Portugal
09:021h38
Faro station10:40Lagos station
£81One-way
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Comboios De Portugal
09:432h26
Bom João halt12:09Lagos station
£91One-way
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Popular IC - Intercidades routes
Faro Airport to Portimao train
from £4
Direct trains available
1h12 average duration
29trains per day
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- Comboios De Portugal
Faro Airport to Lisbon train
from £10
Direct trains available
3h05 average duration
12trains per day
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- Comboios De Portugal
Humberto Delgado Airport to Coimbra-B train
from £7
Direct trains available
1h52 average duration
25trains per day
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- Comboios De Portugal
Humberto Delgado Airport to Porto train
from £10
Direct trains available
2h39 average duration
20trains per day
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- Comboios De Portugal
Vigo to Lisbon train
from £14
Direct trains available
4h52 average duration
15trains per day
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Faro Airport to Lagos train
from £4
Direct trains available
1h29 average duration
25trains per day
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- Comboios De Portugal
Humberto Delgado Airport to Faro train
from £8
Direct trains available
2h52 average duration
9trains per day
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- Comboios De Portugal
Badajoz to Porto train
from £16
Direct trains available
5h32 average duration
2trains per day
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Badajoz to Lisbon train
from £12
Direct trains available
3h41 average duration
4trains per day
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Humberto Delgado Airport to Lagos train
from £12
Direct trains available
3h38 average duration
10trains per day
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IC - Intercidades FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with IC - Intercidades: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
Intercidades provides rail services connecting major cities in Portugal, including Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, and Faro.
Intercidades trains offer accessibility features for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets.
You can cancel your train with Intercidades, but it is subject to the fare conditions as specified in their cancellation policy.
You can check in with Intercidades by simply boarding the train with a valid ticket, as there is no formal check-in process.
If you miss your connection due to a delay, Intercidades provides compensation.
Refundable tickets with Intercidades can be canceled up to 24 hours before departure, subject to a fee, and the processing period for refunds is typically 2-3 weeks.
Compensation requests with Intercidades should be submitted as soon as possible since refunds are not available, but refundable tickets can be canceled up to 24 hours before departure with a fee, and processing takes 2-3 weeks.
If your Intercidades train is delayed, you may be eligible for compensation due to delayed connections, as the provider offers this feature.
For a train delay exceeding 120 minutes with Intercidades, the compensation is 50% of the ticket price.
If a train delay with Intercidades occurs between 60 and 119 minutes, passengers are entitled to a compensation of 25% of the ticket price.
Intercidades trains typically depart from major railway stations such as Lisbon's Santa Apolónia and Oriente, Porto's Campanhã, and Coimbra-B.
For train journeys with Intercidades, it is recommended to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth boarding process. Train tickets can be purchased from https://www.omio.com.
For train journeys with Intercidades, it is recommended to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth boarding process. Train tickets can be purchased from https://www.omio.com.
On the Intercidades train, passengers can store their luggage in the overhead racks or in designated luggage areas located at the end of carriages. Your ticket includes the allowance for two pieces of hand luggage.
Intercidades operates overnight trains.
When traveling with Intercidades within Portugal, a passport is not required; however, carrying a valid form of identification such as a national ID card is recommended in case of checks.
Small pets in carriers can travel for free on Intercidades trains, while large dogs require a ticket along with a muzzle. Guide dogs are allowed onboard for free.
If your train is canceled by CP, the operator of Intercidades, you are eligible for a full refund.
Intercidades offers refundable tickets, allowing passengers to modify or cancel their bookings under certain conditions.
Intercidades trains are equipped with USB plugs for passenger use.
You cannot buy subway tickets onboard Intercidades trains.
Intercidades does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, Intercidades trains offer WiFi onboard.
Yes, Intercidades offers quiet zones for passengers seeking a peaceful travel environment.
station information and facilities
Most popular IC - Intercidades train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
2 km
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Rua de Bonjóia.
Dining
- Restaurante Casa Aleixo
- Restaurante Madureira
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Pestana Palácio do Freixo
- AC Hotel Porto
- Vila Galé Porto
- Hotel Poveira
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Lisbon, Spain, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
Public transport options for Porto - Campanhã
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C, Line E
- Bus: Several lines available
Amenities at train station
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