LISBON to PORTO on Portugal's Premier Train! - CP Alfa Pendular First Class Review

Hello, and welcome back to another train trip review!
Today I'm trying out Comboios de Portugal (CP) on their premier train service! I'll be taking the Alfa Pendular from Lisbon to Porto, in the Conforto Class (First Class).
The train is a great way of how to get from Lisbon to Porto, and Porto to Lisbon. The Alfa Pendular service operates with six car Pendolino high-speed trains between Portugal's biggest cities.
Enjoy the video!
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Journey Details:
Origin: Lisboa-Santa Apolónia
Destination: Porto-Campanhã
Company: Comboios de Portugal (CP)
Train: CP 4000 Pendolino 'Alfa Pendular'
Accommodation: Conforto Class Seat (1st)
Distance: 209 miles / 336 kilometres
Price: €33.50 / £28.90 / $40.90
Time: 3h05m + 3L
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  • @lfmsimoes1
    @lfmsimoes1 Жыл бұрын

    I am a Portuguese from Lisbon, who worked ~15 years in Porto. I used AlfaPendular and Intercidades almost every weekend. These trains have a special place in my heart.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! You are very lucky to be able to ride these so much. :)

  • @andreloureiro8127

    @andreloureiro8127

    Жыл бұрын

    @giveme5mins If you are coming from the airport there is metro that takes less than 5 minutes to Lisboa-Oriente, were you can get both the train to Porto or Faro, in each end of Portugal.

  • @karelmuller6716

    @karelmuller6716

    10 ай бұрын

    can you compare 1st and 2nd class? I did not see it in a video.

  • @EurofighterGuy

    @EurofighterGuy

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@giveme5minsnot too far you only need to get the metro to sao sebastiao and then go to the blue line to santa apolonia and it will take up to 20 mins or less

  • @lau04012011

    @lau04012011

    6 ай бұрын

    We will travel from Porto to Lisbon on 28/12, may I know what is the best website or the official website I can use to buy the train tickets? Also I understand there are 2 stations in Lisbon, may I know which one is close to the city centre? Thanks.

  • @altaragonte24
    @altaragonte242 жыл бұрын

    Besides Portugal having only 10 million inhabitants, they actually managed to build up an efficient, integrated and cheap service. Thats what I call good management.

  • @j5igual38

    @j5igual38

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sólo los países más pobres de Europa no tienen trenes de alta velocidad, debido a su alto coste

  • @marcoherminio

    @marcoherminio

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@j5igual38 of course...Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc are poor 🤦‍♂️

  • @SirCasticoo

    @SirCasticoo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@j5igual38 Most Scandinavian countries also don't have high speed trains, so what's your point?

  • @mariolopeznavarro1057

    @mariolopeznavarro1057

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@j5igual38 Que Portugal esté rodeada por un Estado más poderoso económicamente no significa que sea un país pobre. Por su PIB y gracias a los fondos FEDER, podrían construir un tren de alta velocidad; si no lo hacen, es porque prefieren invertir en la red convencional.

  • @gauchouk7

    @gauchouk7

    2 жыл бұрын

    I find it so bad It takes 9-10 hours to Madrid.

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    Before COVID there was catering service on the seat and I think that it has resumed. At least last time I travelled in Alfa pendular there was a lady with a car just like an airplane. I also think that the bar has headphones to offer and yes usually you can pay by card. And btw Vouga line is now being fully renovated :)

  • @diogorodrigues747

    @diogorodrigues747

    2 жыл бұрын

    If I'm not mistaking, this footage is from May/June 2021, so yeah, some things changed.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Correct, this is May 2021. It's good to hear that the Vouga line is getting an upgrade, though. Is that for the entire route, including the central section?

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperalbsTravels yes! Deep renovation that includes tracks, its bedding and the automatization of all remaining level crossings. Unfortunately it does not include the electrification of the line. The material that runs there now (the diesel units) were factory ready to be converted to electric traction in the future. Since that will definitely not happen, it has been made public that CP wants to run those same trains on hydrogen if the trials show that it's feasible.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ Ah yeah. Think I read about that! Haven't they renovated some heritage traction too?

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@SuperalbsTravels the most recent is a 9000 series diesel loco that is being restored to be used there. Probably with the heritage train

  • @MADAFENA2010
    @MADAFENA2010 Жыл бұрын

    Portugal was a big supplier of trains to the US, that's why we have similar trains, they were made at SOREFAME in the city of Amadora

  • @shushlabs76

    @shushlabs76

    2 ай бұрын

    oh wow. I didn't know that, I thought was the other way around. thanks for valuable comment !

  • @josedasilva4433

    @josedasilva4433

    Ай бұрын

    Chicago trains were a big buyer of these portuguese trains

  • @luiscosta9183

    @luiscosta9183

    Ай бұрын

    É uma pena que atualmente estejamos a comprar composições em segunda mão à Renfe e que as composições do Metro de Lisboa sejam produzidas em Espanha, também... A nossa indústria desapareceu.

  • @ronalddevine9587
    @ronalddevine95872 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best trains I've ever seen. Three hour journey for on $41? What a bargain, not to mention how luxurious. You are absolutely right about the passenger cars in the beginning looking very American. Nearly all postwar passenger cars were built with fluted stainless steel. Easier and cheaper to maintain.

  • @pedroperdigao0

    @pedroperdigao0

    2 жыл бұрын

    And the builder of these yellow trains, Sorefame, actually exported some units to the US, for example in the Chicago Metro

  • @danielaopereira

    @danielaopereira

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can actually get it for much cheaper if you buy in advance

  • @pedromjmgbaptista

    @pedromjmgbaptista

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've already use this service 3 or 4 times in my country , I like it.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was indeed some fantastic value!

  • @erichhouchens3711

    @erichhouchens3711

    2 жыл бұрын

    One of the added features of stainless steel clad trains is the fact that paint doesn't stick to stainless steel. If the train does get "tagged" a quick run through a high pressure washer and all that "artwork" just washes right off. I believe CP and SJ are the biggest operators of stainless steel clad trains in Europe.

  • @sergiofreitas9368
    @sergiofreitas93682 жыл бұрын

    Oh quick observation: the WiFi name makes a lot of sense if you speak Portuguese. CP IAB, the CP part obviously stands for the railway company's initials, and IAB is for "Internet A Bordo", or "On-Board Internet".

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh, I thought it was the carriage type or something. 😅

  • @truedarklander

    @truedarklander

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SuperalbsTravels the number may have something to do with it, at least at the InterCity services, not sure how it works in the Alfa's case.

  • @lecirdaluz

    @lecirdaluz

    Жыл бұрын

    Well! If you don’t speak Portuguese, LEARN IT! as I've done with English, Spanish, French & Italian.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lecirdaluz I've been to 39 countries, which speak a total of ~30 languages. I can't learn all of them! 😅

  • @lecirdaluz

    @lecirdaluz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SuperalbsTravels : I didn’t tell you to learn them all. I just suggested that they learned Portuguese! Anglo countries refuse to add foreign languages to their transportation system so they should not expect/demand that Portugal 🇵🇹 added English to their transportation system. If they can’t and/or don’t want to learn Portuguese…it’s their loss. Good luck my friend.

  • @rebeccagutierrez1960
    @rebeccagutierrez1960 Жыл бұрын

    I got to ride the Alpha Pendular recently in August, 2022. From Lisbon to Porto. What a thrill!!! Doing it again from Porto to Braga in April, 2023.

  • @realhawaii5o
    @realhawaii5o2 жыл бұрын

    The Alfa Pendular, the Intercity trains and the Porto Urban trains in Portugal are quite good for travels near to the coast. However, Portugal's railway network really breaks down in terms of offers and efficiency when it comes to travelling to the interior of the country and Spain, with international service specially being very lacking and very expensive.

  • @jeanlundi2141

    @jeanlundi2141

    Жыл бұрын

    It'd be stupid to spend money on railways no on uses.

  • @faustino1705

    @faustino1705

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeanlundi2141 No one uses because our goverment fails to invest in the interior, which they should, starting with transportation.

  • @SeverityOne

    @SeverityOne

    Жыл бұрын

    Name one European country where cross-border traffic is efficient and inexpensive... OK, it could well be that things are different elsewhere, but if I look at my native Netherlands, international connections (with the exception of the line to Brussels) are a joke.

  • @DSC800

    @DSC800

    Жыл бұрын

    This Alfa looks great but it does seem the train from Madrid to Porto is lacking. From the US we are going to Madrid wanting to finish with two weeks in Portugal but it looks like it might be better to fly than use rail.

  • @SeverityOne

    @SeverityOne

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DSC800 Cross-border train travel within Europe is still a bit hit-and-miss. It can work great, but many state railways are still more concerned about their own vested interests than those of the traveller.

  • @beachbum4691
    @beachbum4691 Жыл бұрын

    Very insightful, out of London we used to fly down the west coastline of Portugal to Lisbon, and noted that the Atlantic breeze always kept the cloud away from the coast for about the 1st mile or so inland, and then the cloud built up and there was pretty solid cloud cover over most of the rest of the country. A beautiful helpful little video thank you very much for posting.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you liked it!

  • @NonstopEurotrip
    @NonstopEurotrip2 жыл бұрын

    First 😜 This Superalbs dude sure knows how to make a train review video! The perfect amount of maps (1) and excellently spoken English, well done bro 👏🤩🇵🇹

  • @heidirabenau511

    @heidirabenau511

    2 жыл бұрын

    What's coming up this week on your channel?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@heidirabenau511 No video this week I'm afraid! 😭

  • @reaperx2657

    @reaperx2657

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip 😭

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you as always! 😉

  • @manuelasilva7622

    @manuelasilva7622

    Жыл бұрын

    Mano? É irmão de quem? Ou é um brasileiro burro?

  • @ChrisH-1952
    @ChrisH-19522 жыл бұрын

    It's many years since I travelled this route on one of these trains, but you have certainly brought out the positives of the refurbishment and brought back good memories. I think the 'funky' blue light in the toilets is possibly an anti-drug taking measure, but let's not spoil the atmosphere. 😄 Another excellent production and as good as many a professional travel doc made for promotional purposes.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I was going to mention that, but funky and groovy is a lot more positive. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the kind words. 🙏😁

  • @encryptedaviation1452
    @encryptedaviation1452 Жыл бұрын

    Leather seats, packed with features, great modern interior design, a full on bar, and the highest quality train offered by CP, I love it. Also your channel is super underrated and the highest quality channel about travelling on trains that I've seen so far. Thank you for the video, Boa Noite from Portugal. 🇵🇹

  • @railwaymechanicalengineer4587

    @railwaymechanicalengineer4587

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes and its guaranteed that when you sample the delights of the bar, you puke the lot up, when you step off this tilting nightmare onto Terra Firma at your hoped for destination !!!!

  • @encryptedaviation1452

    @encryptedaviation1452

    Жыл бұрын

    @@railwaymechanicalengineer4587 which train ride in Portugal has better conditions though

  • @railwaymechanicalengineer4587

    @railwaymechanicalengineer4587

    Жыл бұрын

    @@encryptedaviation1452 NONE, its as simple as that. Portugal is 3rd World and takes what is on offer. Like Spain, there are NO Colleges or Universities that offer Railway Engineering degree courses. So like Spain their railway & its rolling stock are effectively controlled from Brussels under the EU open Contract system. If you haven't noticed there are almost NO "Railway Companies" left in the World outside Japan. This is where the Railway Company runs, owns & controls its track, trains, stations, timetabled services, designs and builds its own trains, and basically owns everything within its boundary fence, and plans its future. Hence railways are on a downward spiral in virtually every department, and costs are skyrocketing. Because the whole business of "railway" has been devolved to outside industry. So many railway skills have also been lost, and Greed is now taking even the place of safety !!! As the worlds population continues to balloon, this works both ways for railways. More ticket sales potentially but quality has to make way for Cattle Truck methods. Hence modern trains may look glamourous to members of the public, who are totally unaware of what a "Railway Company" can achieve. The only modern example is Japan, where Railway Company designed trains even have onboard Museums, and a thousand other mindboggling "extras" the rest of the World is in total ignorance of !!!!

  • @encryptedaviation1452

    @encryptedaviation1452

    Жыл бұрын

    @@railwaymechanicalengineer4587 you are or Angolan, Moroccan, Brazilian.

  • @encryptedaviation1452

    @encryptedaviation1452

    Жыл бұрын

    @@railwaymechanicalengineer4587 also here is a damn nuclear bomb so you can eradicate Portugal forever.

  • @piedaderudman6043
    @piedaderudman60432 жыл бұрын

    I am portuguese, living in England and did not know about this trip. Its fabulous snd i will definitely give that a go in the near future. Thank you very much for your great video and information. Extremely useful!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! 😎

  • @AlldaylongRock
    @AlldaylongRock Жыл бұрын

    They are wanting to build a TGV train in Portugal. But it's not necessary, since these are cheaper, and can run on normal lines due to the tilting feature, only needing specific line features like straight lines. The Alfa is a great train for the longest runs in the country, being Faro-Lisbon-Coimbra-Porto-Braga. The lines going to the interior are served by normal trains which are slower. Even 2nd class in the Alfa is super comfy, and also has the laptop trays. I rode it several times when I was studying in Lisbon. I'd go to Régua, take the regional train, then take the Alfa to Lisbon, and then the Fertagus to Pragal. Much more comfortable than riding a bus.

  • @nicolasatencio6740
    @nicolasatencio6740 Жыл бұрын

    In 2018 I've took this service from Porto to Fatima with conection in Cimbra station and I've enjoyed a ull lunch meal service at my individual seat , consisting of pouched king salmon and steam vegetables pair it with a young vinho verde, cheesses asnd breads as appetazer and bolinho de natal and espresso coffe for dessert and a shoot of orujo !!! It was a fantastic trip and service excelently PORTUGUES !!! Greating from San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'll have to go back and try the meal service one day.

  • @msofia8810
    @msofia8810 Жыл бұрын

    What I like more is the sense of peace you feel inside the train, is super relaxing, cosy.

  • @mohammadshahbaz2193
    @mohammadshahbaz2193 Жыл бұрын

    love Portugal, Great country Great people

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @leonoroliveira4644

    @leonoroliveira4644

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @davidhazit
    @davidhazit Жыл бұрын

    The train is just great, clean and spacious. I love it. The stations could use some extra care, but it's great that this train can run at that speed.

  • @manueljustinosilva6458
    @manueljustinosilva64582 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this relaxing and pleasant journey !

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem, glad you enjoyed it. :)

  • @galyna.tkachuk
    @galyna.tkachuk Жыл бұрын

    Adoro viajar no comboio Alfa . Viajei muitos vezes. Confortável, rápido , adorável. 👍👍👍🇵🇹🚄

  • @sweetiesmith
    @sweetiesmith Жыл бұрын

    I have been looking for videos with the luggage info. Thank you so much for being so detailed!!!

  • @robertp.wainman4094
    @robertp.wainman40942 жыл бұрын

    A very good video - a much nicer livery and interior than most UK trains nowadays. The Lisbon station is no longer painted the pretty pale blue, but a deep red.

  • @diogorodrigues747

    @diogorodrigues747

    2 жыл бұрын

    Correct. If I'm not mistaking, the footage is at least 10 months old.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I'll have to pay another visit, that sounds beautiful! 😍

  • @motttta

    @motttta

    Жыл бұрын

    @@margaridavale7834 Sure, but it looked prettier in blue.

  • @pauloportugal1396

    @pauloportugal1396

    Жыл бұрын

    @@motttta it most definitely did not look prettier in that horrible pale blue...

  • @TheEpicAppleEater01
    @TheEpicAppleEater012 жыл бұрын

    That is a very smart train and a fabulously relaxing but engaging video from Superalbs. Thank you for another inspiring video!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @ashimdeb4019
    @ashimdeb4019 Жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL TRAIN

  • @2727ELE
    @2727ELE Жыл бұрын

    Missed the train station in Porto! It’s beautiful 😍

  • @Carpetmas5
    @Carpetmas5 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks this will be part of my trip from Mexilhoeira Grande Algarve to Poole Dorset

  • @wxpto
    @wxpto Жыл бұрын

    Love the content! Thanks for visiting Portugal!!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! More to come. 😊

  • @sachabunniksglobaladventures
    @sachabunniksglobaladventures2 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your train vlogs, keep up the great work

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoy watching as much as I enjoy making them!

  • @kerryc3771
    @kerryc3771Ай бұрын

    Very helpful, good to know about the coins for luagge and the cost of food, also knowing about supermarkets at railway station.

  • @ericalilith8248
    @ericalilith8248 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m taking this train soon so great to see what to expect.

  • @elizabethbogard7568
    @elizabethbogard756810 ай бұрын

    Excellence in train travel and at a great low price! Thanks for the trip!🎉

  • @dianes4858
    @dianes485810 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your video. This train looks fabulous! Heading to Portugal in the autumn so this really is informative.

  • @bewareofpigeons
    @bewareofpigeons2 жыл бұрын

    It's an excellent way to travel between the two cities, and for anyone over 65, there is a discount of 50%. Even the slightly slower Intercidades is a great train experience.

  • @dustmighte

    @dustmighte

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only issue with the IC is the propensity for delays.

  • @stefaniebakker5642

    @stefaniebakker5642

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you buy tickets a far in advance then there is even more discount (promo ticket) regardless of your age. For example; you pay €11,50 instead of €31,90

  • @dimtsig8368

    @dimtsig8368

    Жыл бұрын

    How many hours is ???

  • @stefaniebakker5642

    @stefaniebakker5642

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dimtsig8368 Lisboa Santa Apolonia - Porto Campanha 02h58 And Lisboa Oriënte - Porto Campanha 02h49

  • @dimtsig8368

    @dimtsig8368

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stefaniebakker5642 thanks for your answer I am thinking in the return of Porto too do a stop to aviero for 1-2 hours it’s ok???

  • @joaocondeco1412
    @joaocondeco1412 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video, beautiful and wonderful country.

  • @kgcg202126
    @kgcg202126 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I will definitely try this train out when I go to Lisbon.

  • @andrewpepper8031
    @andrewpepper80312 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video again from Superalbs. I have never been to Portugal it looks great, certainly makes me want to visit soon.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much. :)

  • @randyosteen4203
    @randyosteen42032 жыл бұрын

    We'll be in Portugal late this summer and plan to take the train from Lisbon to Porto during the trip. This vide was SO helpful and informative. Obrigado!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Obrigado! Glad this was of use to you, and enjoy your trip!

  • @nkmohananpillai6833
    @nkmohananpillai6833 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful countryside. Excellent features inside the train.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @julieperman
    @julieperman Жыл бұрын

    Thank you posting this video! Very helpful for our trip from Lisbon to Porto.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @elizabethbogard7568
    @elizabethbogard7568 Жыл бұрын

    I am glad to know about this great value train to Oporto. Thanks! I subscribed.

  • @rickloduca394
    @rickloduca394 Жыл бұрын

    Glad I found this as I will be making this journey in early March.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you have a lovely trip!

  • @grangetowncardiff6935
    @grangetowncardiff69352 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, and interesting, as always. Thanks.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @barbarapenge7409
    @barbarapenge7409 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I found this video. We are traveling to Portugal in October and I was thinking that we would stay in Lisbon about four days and then rent a car to drive to Porto. But this would be so much more convenient and probably much cheaper.

  • @bestversion9
    @bestversion92 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video, today help me a lot 👍🏽

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to hear, thank you!

  • @richleonard55
    @richleonard55 Жыл бұрын

    A few years ago I travelled from Braga to Lisbon and back in a day. On the way down south I took the 'normal' train and it nearly shook the teeth out of my head. On the way back, the Pendular was smooth as silk. Only a few euros difference in price and completely worth it.

  • @timothybell4262
    @timothybell4262 Жыл бұрын

    This brings back great memories of my three years in Portugal during the mid 1980s.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Great! I bet the trains were a lot less modern then... 😂

  • @HomeGameCoder

    @HomeGameCoder

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SuperalbsTravels Yep.... but much more beautiful!

  • @StefanoDAnna_mf2098
    @StefanoDAnna_mf2098 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, the train and the trip look great. ❤Portugal

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @manosm2003
    @manosm20037 ай бұрын

    so beeautiful scenery😍😍😍😍😍

  • @cicerojoseh5288
    @cicerojoseh5288 Жыл бұрын

    Fiz esse percurso Estação Santa Apolónia a Estação Campanhã por comboio. É uma excelente viagem

  • @michaelhall8586
    @michaelhall85862 жыл бұрын

    Stunning trains

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    They sure are!

  • @muhtajimarafat9814
    @muhtajimarafat9814 Жыл бұрын

    Best destination for traveling in Europe, cheap and affordable for all kinds of international traveller

  • @stefaniebakker5642
    @stefaniebakker56422 жыл бұрын

    If you buy tickets far in advance at the website then there is even more discount (promo ticket) regardless of your age. For example; you pay €11,50-€19,50 instead of €31,90 for second class. First is €27 instead of €44,60

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great deal!

  • @HighWayz48
    @HighWayz48 Жыл бұрын

    I love train journey videos and information Mostly intresting if discuss for train suspension system topic etc.💚

  • @FranciscoSmirsley
    @FranciscoSmirsley7 ай бұрын

    That bottle of chocky milk you drank takes me to my youth, as we were served one of those (together with a ham or cheese sandwich) during one of our breaks in my primary school, back then when I was 7 or 8 y.o. and now I'm 59. Oh the memories and the taste of it! 😊

  • @daveatsea9465
    @daveatsea94652 жыл бұрын

    That was a really nice video, I live in Lisbon and thank you for the video.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you liked it. :)

  • @sabrinastraveladventures4263
    @sabrinastraveladventures42632 жыл бұрын

    I think next time we go we will try this train 👍🏼 thx nice vlog Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy your ride. :)

  • @tjittekamminga5170
    @tjittekamminga5170 Жыл бұрын

    old french corail trains; they used it for the TEE trains from Amsterdam towards Paris (when I was very young...). besides, nice video!

  • @renemartell49
    @renemartell49 Жыл бұрын

    Thank this helps as I plan to go from Lisbon to Porto

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, have a lovely trip! :)

  • @TheVitor986
    @TheVitor9862 жыл бұрын

    The seat service is fully operating. I travelled on this train last week.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear! Thanks for the update. :)

  • @janetmackinnon3411
    @janetmackinnon3411 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I've learned alot.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @korean_foot_traveler8655
    @korean_foot_traveler86552 жыл бұрын

    The quality of the premium train is very impressive for me. I love it.❤😀👍👍

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's nice isn't it! :)

  • @korean_foot_traveler8655

    @korean_foot_traveler8655

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperalbsTravels Yaeh!🙏🙌🙌🙏

  • @viart4212
    @viart4212 Жыл бұрын

    loved it!

  • @michaelmacdonell4834
    @michaelmacdonell48342 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous-looking train! Plugs go into sockets. Power socket!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @rivertrees4733
    @rivertrees4733 Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thank you!!!

  • @brunocosta3364
    @brunocosta33642 жыл бұрын

    Im Portuguese , and to be honest , u gave me info , that i really dont know , before . Great Video !

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's good to hear! Thanks. :)

  • @SeverityOne
    @SeverityOne Жыл бұрын

    Portugal is on my bucket list. Not because of the weather (I actually live farther south and still in Europe), but because it strikes me as an interesting country. Once a world power, then a poor peripheral area of Europe, but the impression they give is that they have an idea of what they're doing. And not just when playing football. 🙂 But when you look at my native Netherlands -not exactly a poor country- and see trains that are basically glorified metros, overcrowded, understaffed, and expensive to boot - yeah, maybe it wouldn't hurt to look abroad and see what's possible.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    I love Portugal, it's such a lovely place!

  • @paulineverriere8054

    @paulineverriere8054

    Жыл бұрын

    I just love people….lifestyle….

  • @mr_free_soul4

    @mr_free_soul4

    Жыл бұрын

    Why portugal is poor don't believe everything you read portugues are perfect for deception learn...

  • @joshthisside
    @joshthisside Жыл бұрын

    I travelled via the same train last week from Lisboa Oriente to Porto camapanha; not the first class tho, but even that was superb! It started a bit late but we arrived the destination as per the scheduled time.

  • @tjittekamminga5170
    @tjittekamminga5170 Жыл бұрын

    love Portugal!

  • @galyna.tkachuk

    @galyna.tkachuk

    Жыл бұрын

    Muito obrigada pêlo atenção e pêlo apoio. 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹❤️🤗

  • @richvangogh
    @richvangogh Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE it!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😃

  • @thomas-xj1hs
    @thomas-xj1hs7 ай бұрын

    Excellent; thanks

  • @jpmtlhead39
    @jpmtlhead396 ай бұрын

    The Station Lisboa- Oriente is Gorgeous, a Masterpiece of Architecture.

  • @bender772
    @bender7722 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @robertoamorico2151
    @robertoamorico2151 Жыл бұрын

    I have travelled in IC second class from Porto Campahna to Lisbon Santa Apollonia, great travel a week ago. Beautiful Cities, people wery warm and smart. A Great Country Portugal

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    It is lovely!

  • @michaelreeves8164
    @michaelreeves8164 Жыл бұрын

    Nice little trip with great value for money.

  • @trainsmachineryldegmtrains3509
    @trainsmachineryldegmtrains3509 Жыл бұрын

    Super video! Nice train ride! Thumbs Up Greetings from Dublin Andrew

  • @iaintaylor5585
    @iaintaylor5585 Жыл бұрын

    Agree. Excellent service. I have used it 3 times in last 9 months. Good deals by booking in advance, plus I get a seniors discount.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Bargain!

  • @deepthigangadharaiah6822

    @deepthigangadharaiah6822

    Жыл бұрын

    Where can I book tickets if I’m trying to book from USA? Read online that rail ninja is a scam and over charges.

  • @hughmnyks
    @hughmnyks5 ай бұрын

    Great video, as usual! Haven't done this route in over 20 years! Great price compared to Northern Europe!

  • @bobcochran2890
    @bobcochran2890 Жыл бұрын

    Rode this same train in 2018, from Porto to Lisbon. Very smooth and fast.

  • @miguelnascimento4647
    @miguelnascimento46472 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to visit my country, and like the Alfa pendular. The trains you see in Santa Apolónia, is a Portuguese construction, in the 70, under license. In the 90's they are refinish. That factory, don't exist any more (is name Sorefame) and is location is in Lisbon area. Today is a glass (bottles) factory. In the entroncamento station you see a green train, is a diesel automotora Allam. Very used in the no electric line's..

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey99532 жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard a lot about Porto and even talking with Portuguese people they said to me forget about the algarve and Lisbon and visit Porto so for roughly 4 years it’s managed to get onto my bucket list, lovely post

  • @SirCasticoo

    @SirCasticoo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget Lisbon and Algarve, both are incredibly beautiful cities.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've not actually made it to the Algarve before, but can confirm that Porto is lovely!

  • @pfsantos007

    @pfsantos007

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're all beautiful in their own way. People are biased, of course. Visit them all and judge for yourself!

  • @fao831
    @fao8312 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love Portugal, next time i will take the train from Lisbon ti Porto

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, hope you enjoy it!

  • @trailwayt9H337
    @trailwayt9H33711 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for introducing Aolonio railway station. Introducing of enjoyfull and comfortable journey on the train in good fecilitys. I am an Indian is appreciting to your Portuguese railway zone. Greate 👍👍👍👍

  • @luisstransport
    @luisstransport2 жыл бұрын

    Great trip report

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @lucaspierre9305
    @lucaspierre9305 Жыл бұрын

    I have boarded the AP train from Coimbra to Lisboa and back. It was overall a pleasant experience. I wish that there will be an AP train servicing Badajoz in Spain to Lisbon Portugal in the future. :) well made video.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! :)

  • @heidirabenau511
    @heidirabenau5112 жыл бұрын

    Prices weren't bad. Great video as always!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! :)

  • @seattym
    @seattym6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the excellent video. It had everything I could ask for in a train service review. I am not a train aficionado, but I can easily see the identical interior features of these trains to the Acela (Amtrak in US) trains, even down to the foot rest. This journey is very similar to the Acela service between Washington DC and New York, but at only 10% to 15% of the price. One way Acela is between $200 to $400 (sometimes over $500)!

  • @ricardomarcel6251
    @ricardomarcel62512 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful done!!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! :)

  • @dipakkhetani9781
    @dipakkhetani9781 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Thanks for Sharing.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! 🥰🥰

  • @470danadidas
    @470danadidas2 жыл бұрын

    Although not having ridden on it I think the Portuguese version of this train is alot smarter than the Trenitalia Frecciargento version which I have ridden on albeit a few years ago. Superb video as always . 👌

  • @Mainyehc

    @Mainyehc

    2 жыл бұрын

    We can thank Alma Design, the studio of a teacher of mine, for the smart redesign. Originally, they looked a bit dated even back when they were brand new, with a weird blue and red livery and a rather boring white interior with blue seating upholstery.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree! The Trenitalia ones are very tired out, so the refurbishment here in Portugal is much appreciated.

  • @joselitocapili9805
    @joselitocapili9805 Жыл бұрын

    I liked the video thank . I fact I am visiting Portugal in November 2022 on a cruise. Jp from California

  • @OliverPriemer
    @OliverPriemer Жыл бұрын

    Was not expecting this high quality of a video. Wow. Simply Railway better watch out

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you very much! Glad to hear you liked it so much. 😃

  • @thefozzybear
    @thefozzybear Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful train, we have nothing like that in Canada.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Sadly true. :(

  • @felaykasu
    @felaykasu Жыл бұрын

    great video!! felt like i was there in person

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad it was so immersive. :)

  • @davesaunders7080
    @davesaunders70802 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed video and will be on that train or the direct one to Porto in August, thanks for the info.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy the journey. :)

  • @akulagepard9510
    @akulagepard95103 ай бұрын

    as a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker (who also speaks Dutch, French & Italian) I was amazed by how well you pronounced the Portuguese words. You always nail pronunciations… oh and ofc, great review as always!!

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 😁

  • @manueljustinosilva6458
    @manueljustinosilva64582 жыл бұрын

    Great trip report, algo.

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jamesdelast7116
    @jamesdelast7116 Жыл бұрын

    I ♥ Portugal 🇵🇹

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! :)

  • @ajitnirmal6034
    @ajitnirmal6034 Жыл бұрын

    Portugal should start metro rail service like this and connect each province and small places with each other.....best wishes

  • @naom7756

    @naom7756

    Жыл бұрын

    That would be wonderful. now... back to the real world...

  • @mariaarruda4942
    @mariaarruda4942 Жыл бұрын

    I have done this journey but I also have travelled on their Inter cities trains, they have an amazing system

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @Someone-wh8hi
    @Someone-wh8hi2 жыл бұрын

    4:23 he also designed Stadelhofen in Zürich

  • @SuperalbsTravels

    @SuperalbsTravels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! I've been there before, but never noticed that. Now you mention it, it's obvious. Thanks!

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