Algoz e Tunes to Lisbon train

Trains from Tunes to Lisboa

If you're looking at catching a train from Tunes to Lisboa, you'll be glad to know there are a variety of options available every day. If you're travelling during the week, trains start running from around 07:30 a.m. each morning and travel until close to 07:00 p.m. each evening. If you're travelling at the weekend, fewer daily trains will be operating. Trains running between the two destinations will arrive at one of two stations in Lisboa, either Oriente, the main transport hub, or Santa Apolonia trains station.

   

Tunes to Lisboa Train Time: Daily Departures

Daily departures of trains heading from Tunes to Lisboa start as early as 07:30 a.m. each morning and run a couple of times a day from then until around 06:45 p.m. each evening. If you're looking for trains during the week, you can expect to find close to 13 trips every day, while travelling at the weekend means slightly fewer train routes. There are closer to 10 trains travelling the route over the weekends.

How long is the journey by train from Tunes to Lisboa?

When considering the travel time between Tunes and Lisboa, you'll need to be aware of the route you choose and which trains you'll be travelling on. When taking one of the AP trains operating a direct route from Tunes to Lisboa Oriente, you can expect a total travel time of around 2h 30min. When taking an AP train from Tunes and Santa Apolonia, expect your travel time to be closer to 4h due to the length of the layover. IC trains going directly from Tunes to Lisboa Oriente, your train will take around 3h to get to the destination. IC links between the two with a single stop along the way typically takes around 3h 45min.

Tunes Silves City. Source: Shutterstock

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Tunes to Lisboa?

Departure train station: All trips from Tunes heading to Lisboa will depart from the same train station. Tunes train railway station is located along the Algarve line and is the main station serving the village. The easiest way to get around from the station is to catch a taxi from outside. A couple of other amenities in the station include accessible toilets, a waiting room, standard toilets, and a bar to have a drink at.

Arrival train station: Trains heading from Tunes to Lisboa will arrive at one of two train stations in the city. The majority of connecting trips from Tunes to Lisboa will arrive at Santa Apolonia station, which is the oldest station in the city located in Sao Vincent parish and a bit further from the city centre than the main train station in Lisboa. Lisboa Oriente is the main transport hub in the city and is served by the Comboios de Portugal train company. Both train stations in the city have several amenities designed to provide a comfortable trip for all passengers. These services include ticketing offices, waiting rooms, public phones, bars, restaurants, shops, car hire options, and accessible toilets.

Which train companies travel from Tunes to Lisboa

Trains travelling from Tunes to Lisboa are operated by one company providing train services throughout the country. Comboios de Portugal is a state-owned train operator that offers trips throughout Portugal, as well as to Spain and France. Comboios de Portugal transports millions of passengers to their chosen destination yearly.

Comboios de Portugal trains from Tunes to Lisboa

Comboios de Portugal is the only train company operating trains from Tunes to Lisboa and provide services throughout the country and to international destinations like France and Spain. Comboios de Portugal offers a wide range of train services but this route only uses two of them, AP and IC. IC, or Intercidades, is a long-distance high-speed intercity train designed for further travel, while the AP trains, or Alfa Pendular, is the quickest high-speed train available and is responsible for the fastest routes between these two destinations.

Train Tunes to Lisboa: Services on Board

If you find yourself booking tickets on a Comboios de Portugal, you'll have the choice of two ticket types. First-class and second-class tickets are an option. First-class tickets don't offer any advantages when it comes to luggage allowance, you'll still be limited to one piece of stowaway luggage and hand luggage like a laptop bag or handbag. First-class tickets offer more legroom, comfortable seating, foldable tables, and charging stations, as well as access to the food and drinks table.

If you want to take a bicycle with you, you'll only be allowed to take a foldable bike on AP trains, while you'll be able to call ahead and book space for a non-foldable bike on IC trains. You may travel with up to two small pets free of charge, provided you keep them inside a suitable pet carrier. If you're travelling with a disability, you'll need to contact the train company 48h in advance to make sure you receive the assistance you need.

Night trains Tunes

Unfortunately, there is no requirement for night trains when travelling this route. The last train departs from Tunes around 06:45 p.m. and the trip will take no longer than 3h 30min.

Traveling by train: Sustainable journey

The most eco-friendly way to travel between these two destinations, unless you're willing to walk or bike, is to travel by train. Train travel emits close to 75% less carbon than planes and cars. If you travel this route in a car, expect your CO2 emissions to increase by almost three times. Travelling the route via plane could be as much as four times more than a train. Train travel is also more economical in terms of noise pollution and offers more efficient use of space.

How to find cheap train tickets from Tunes to Lisboa?

If you're hoping to pick up the cheapest tickets available for these routes, there are a few things to keep in mind when searching. To start, use Omio to search for your tickets. Omio offers a platform that consolidates information from several online sources and provides the results on a single page in the language you prefer, and you have the option of filtering by the cheapest option.

The Omio Magazine also provides information on how to travel efficiently and offers other travel tips. You'll often find travelling over a weekend is more expensive than during the week, so stick with travelling on workdays. Searching with flexible dates give you the chance to take advantage of different deals offered on different days and if you book your tickets far in advance, you'll avoid paying the increased ticket prices when you near the departure date.

Lisboa Tramway Pink. Source: Shutterstock

To Lisboa by train—travel tips

Lisbon, otherwise known as Lisboa, is the capital city of Portugal located along the coast and one of the most popular cities for holidayers in Portugal. Lisboa offers visitors a range of activities to get involved in, sights to see in and around the area, and great food to sample at one of the many eateries. A couple of things worth trying in the country include:

• Head to the Torre de Belém above the seafront of the Lisbon quays and marvel at the beauty of it
• Head to Alfama District and wander through one of the oldest cities in the district that's home to a variety of hidden alleys and winding streets
• Also in Alfama District, you can ride the Tram 28 up the streets
• Head to Caxias and hang out on the beach while soaking up the sun
• Explore the underwater Lisbon Oceanarium
• Spend time eating, drinking, and people watching at Bairro Alto
• Climb up St George's Castle