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Trains from Nine

13Jul
1
Seats
Nine
Porto

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Travel time

Arrival Time

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Morning trains

06:10
NineStation
28m
06:38
PortoPorto Campanha
Direct
Alfa Pendular 130
from
34 USD
1
28m, Direct
06:10
NineStation
06:38
PortoPorto Campanha
from
34 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
08:10
NineStation
33m
08:43
PortoPorto Campanha
Direct
Intercidades 730
from
27 USD
1
33m, Direct
08:10
NineStation
08:43
PortoPorto Campanha
from
27 USD
1
Direct
InterCity

Day trains

13:10
NineStation
28m
13:38
PortoPorto Campanha
Direct
Alfa Pendular 132
from
34 USD
1
28m, Direct
13:10
NineStation
13:38
PortoPorto Campanha
from
34 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
14:15
NineStation
29m
14:44
PortoPorto Campanha
Direct
Intercidades 722
from
27 USD
1
29m, Direct
14:15
NineStation
14:44
PortoPorto Campanha
from
27 USD
1
Direct
InterCity

Evening trains

18:10
NineStation
28m
18:38
PortoPorto Campanha
Direct
Alfa Pendular 134
from
34 USD
1
28m, Direct
18:10
NineStation
18:38
PortoPorto Campanha
from
34 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
20:10
NineStation
28m
20:38
PortoPorto Campanha
Direct
Alfa Pendular 136
from
34 USD
1
28m, Direct
20:10
NineStation
20:38
PortoPorto Campanha
from
34 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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day

First train

06:10
night

Last train

20:10
distance

Travel duration

28m
daily-departure

Daily departures

7
departure-station

Departure station

Nine
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Changes

direct
arrival-station

Arrival station

Porto
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $15
fastest-s

Fastest trip

28m
longest-s

Longest trip

33m

Trains to Nine

Inbound trains arrive at Nine station on the Minho Line and the Braga branch. CP services from Porto Campanha reach Nine in around 40 to 50 minutes, while trains from Braga arrive in about 15 minutes. Regional services from Viana do Castelo reach Nine in roughly 45 to 60 minutes, and trains from Valenca usually take around 1h35m to 1h50m. Longer-distance services from Coimbra-B arrive in about 1h40m to 2h, depending on the train. CP Alfa Pendular or Intercidades services from Lisbon Oriente or Lisbon Santa Apolonia reach Nine in around 3h45m to 4h15m on departures that stop at the station.

Visiting Nine

Nine is a rail junction in northern Portugal, located in Vila Nova de Famalicao municipality on the Minho Line. The city area has one main passenger train station, Nine, where the Braga branch joins the north-south rail corridor between Porto, Braga, and the Minho region. Comboios de Portugal, commonly known as CP, operates the passenger services calling at Nine. Services from Nine include Alfa Pendular and Intercidades long-distance trains on selected Braga services, Regional trains along the Minho Line, and Urbanos do Porto suburban-regional services linking northern towns with Porto. Nine train station is mainly used for transfers between the Braga branch and the main Minho Line, making it useful for passengers connecting between Braga, Porto, and towns toward the Spanish border. Trains from Nine run south toward Porto and Lisbon, east toward Braga, north toward Viana do Castelo, Valenca, and the Minho border area, and across nearby regional corridors via Lousado and Famalicao. Popular destinations include Porto, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Valenca, Coimbra, and Lisbon. Book trains from and to Nine online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Nine

From Nine station, CP trains run south along the Minho Line toward Porto Campanha, where passengers can connect with long-distance services across Portugal. Selected Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains link the Braga corridor with Coimbra and Lisbon, while Regional and Urbanos do Porto trains support shorter northern Portugal trips. Eastbound services from Nine run on the branch toward Braga, one of the main rail endpoints in the Minho region. Northbound Regional trains continue through the coastal Minho corridor toward Viana do Castelo and Valenca, with local stops serving towns between the Cavado and Lima valleys. The junction role makes Nine useful for changing between Braga branch trains and Minho Line services.

Nine

Nine - A strategic railway village in the Braga district, serving as a vital intersection for the Minho and Braga lines.
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Porto

Porto - Known for its port wine and medieval architecture, Porto is served by the historic Sao Bento and the modern Campanha stations.

Porto Campanha

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Booking Nine Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Nine train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year in Portugal. Train prices can vary on Alfa Pendular and Intercidades, while ticket counters remain available at larger CP stations such as Porto Campanha. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.
Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Nine with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, checking CP Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Regional, or Urbanos do Porto options, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Nine train stations, including the main Nine station, when planning travel between Braga, Porto, Lisbon, and the Minho Line.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Nine services include regular tickets for CP Regional and Urbanos do Porto trains, plus reserved-seat tickets on Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services where they call. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on advance long-distance services to and from Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Braga, Viana do Castelo, and Valenca.

Nine Train Travel FAQ and Tips

Should I reserve seats on trains from Nine?

Seat reservation practice from Nine depends on the CP train type. Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services use reserved seats, so travelers should book a specific departure in advance. Regional and Urbanos do Porto services generally use open seating and do not require a reserved seat. Long-distance reservations are especially useful before August holidays, Easter Week, Christmas, and Friday or Sunday peak travel.

What is the main train route from Nine?

The main route from Nine is the CP corridor toward Porto Campanha, taking around 40 to 50 minutes on many Urbanos do Porto or Regional services. This route gives Nine passengers access to Portugal's main northern rail hub for onward Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Regional, and international connections. Selected long-distance Braga services also call at Nine before continuing south through Porto.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Nine?

Train tickets to and from Nine can be bought at Rail Monsters by entering Nine as the departure or arrival station, choosing a CP service, and completing online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Nine services, useful when planning around August holidays, Easter Week, Christmas, and New Year. Booking confirmation is sent by email after purchase.

Do high-speed trains serve Nine?

Portugal does not currently operate a separate high-speed rail network like those in some other European countries. Nine is served by CP Alfa Pendular and Intercidades on selected long-distance Braga services, along with Regional and Urbanos do Porto trains. Alfa Pendular is Portugal's fastest conventional long-distance train type, while Regional and Urbanos services handle shorter trips around northern Portugal.

What are the main train stations in Nine?

Nine has one main passenger station, Nine station. It is located on the Minho Line and forms the rail junction where the branch to Braga joins the main line toward Porto and the Minho region. CP Regional and Urbanos do Porto trains provide local and regional access, while selected Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services connect Nine with longer-distance routes.

What are the main train connections to and from Nine?

Nine connects with Porto Campanha in around 40 to 50 minutes and Braga in about 15 minutes on many CP services. Regional trains link Nine with Viana do Castelo in around 45 to 60 minutes and Valenca in roughly 1h35m to 1h50m. Longer-distance CP services connect Nine with Coimbra-B in about 1h40m to 2h and Lisbon Santa Apolonia or Oriente in around 3h45m to 4h15m, depending on the train.

Is there an airport rail connection from Nine?

Nine does not have a dedicated airport rail link. For Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport near Porto, rail passengers usually travel from Nine to Porto Campanha or Porto Sao Bento by CP train, then continue to the airport by local transport outside the intercity rail network. When planning a flight connection, allow extra transfer time between the CP rail service and the airport ground transfer.

Can I buy Nine train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute tickets for Regional and Urbanos do Porto trains from Nine are usually easier to obtain than reserved long-distance seats. Alfa Pendular and Intercidades tickets can become limited around Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas, New Year, and busy weekends. Rail Monsters accepts Nine train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking is recommended for longer CP routes.
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Comboios de Portugal operates passenger trains across Portugal.