How to Book Train Travel From Madrid to Lisbon

When you book your train travel from Madrid to Lisbon, the most direct route to this Portuguese capital is an overnight trip. You will get to eat, rest and arrive refreshed in Lisbon, ready to explore this multi-cultural city built upon seven legendary hills. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Madrid to Lisbon.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport

Book the Right Ticket

1. Book your Eurail ticket online on the RailEurope Web site. See the Resources section below for a link. You can also book tickets by calling (888) 382-RAIL.
2. Enjoy the financial advantages of youth fares and group discounts when you book your train travel from Madrid to Lisbon.
3. Take advantage of the Eurail Spain-Portugal Rail Pass. This first-class pass allows unlimited travel on any three consecutive or non-consecutive days in a two-month period on all national rail networks within Spain and Portugal.
4. Observe that there is only one train per day that travels only at night when you travel from Madrid to Lisbon.
5. Consider whether or not the extent of your travel plans is point-to-point only or if you will be traveling to other cities and countries.

Select Sleeping Accommodations

6. Ride for less in the cost-effective "Economy-class" or "Freedom-class" sleeping accommodations that are found in the Sleeper Compartment T4. These areas offer four single beds per compartment and feature a wash basin and air conditioning.
7. Purchase a first-class "Comfort-class" ticket to enjoy a private sleeping compartment. This compartment contains a single bed, wash basin and air conditioning. Breakfast is included in the price of the ticket.
8. Upgrade to a first-class "Premier" ticket and ride in the private "Gran Clase Single" sleeper compartment. Here you will enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, shower, air conditioning and magnetic key entry. A four-course dinner and breakfast are included in the price of your ticket.

Understand Travel Details and Restrictions

9. Clarify if you want a smoking car when reserving passage. All reservations are otherwise automatically placed in a non-smoking compartment.
10. Travel time from Madrid to Lisbon is nine hours and 55 minutes to the Lisbon Oriente station. Add an additional 10 minutes for arrival at the Santa Apolonia station.
11. Cancel your reservation at least 72 hours in advance to receive back 90 percent of your purchase price
12. Obtain a refund of 50 percent of the purchase price for all cancellations made less then 72 hours before departure.

Tips & Warnings

• You may purchase up to seven additional days for an additional fee per each day added when you purchase a Eurail Spain-Portugal Rail Pass.
• The Sleeper Compartment T-4 is a non-coed facility, unless a group that is traveling together occupies all four beds.

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