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Whether you want to travel greener, or just want to leave the hassle of your car at home, the Companhia dos Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses – or CP – or the Portuguese Railway Company, is a godsend.

There are three types of train that operate nationally: Intercity, Interregional, and Suburban or Regional. The premium intercity express route, running north to south, uses ALFA Pendular high-speed trains that have buffet cars, mini bars, audio and visual channels, and special facilities for the disabled and babies. The others are very comfortable too. These are very popular and so you need to make reservations before travelling.

Meanwhile the regional trains, because they stop at every station on the line, ensure that virtually every town is accessible by rail. And there are international services connecting to Madrid and Paris, throwing open the rest of Europe.

As you would expect the CP runs various schemes for season tickets, weekly passes, family packages, and even things like beach line special offers. You can get all the information you need by visiting their website at www.cp.pt. It provides you with everything from timetables, routes, and fares; through how to take a bike with you; and to online ticket buying and reservations.

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