Do trains in Portugal sell out?


Do trains in Portugal sell out? The only issue with train travel, is that popular services do sell out and tickets need to be purchased in advance. Travel by Bus: Coach travel in Portugal is safe and inexpensive, but the Porto to Lisbon route takes much longer than the train.


Are trains in Portugal reliable?

Trains in Portugal are as reliable or otherwise as in any country.


Do you need to print train ticket in Portugal?

On the trains, you must prove your identity with the identification document mentioned at the time of purchase. You must also present your printed or digital ticket on the Porto urban trains.


Is it safe to travel to Portugal 2023?

Yes, Portugal is very safe for American tourists, with many US citizens visiting and even moving to Portugal each year.


Is Omio reliable for train tickets?

The main contenders are Omio, Rail Europe and Trainline. Those three are all legitimate companies, and established ticket resellers for European train tickets. (They're official partners of the European national train companies.) And they all put you on the same trains!


Do trains in Italy sell out?

In most cases tickets are sold in unlimited numbers so the train can't sell out, although regional trains on a few routes now have limited numbers.


Do trains in Spain sell out?

Train routes between major cities and popular day trip destinations often sell out (e.g. between Madrid and Toledo) so I highly recommend using Omio or Trainline to book these tickets at least 24 hours in advance.


What happens if I cant buy a train ticket?

Technically it is considered theft of services to board without a valid ticket. So if the conductor really wanted to cause you trouble, he/she could have you arrested. Most however would probably never go to those lengths, unless you gave them a reason.