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Trains from Pombal

13Jul
1
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Pombal
Lisbon

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Morning trains

08:26
PombalStation
1h 34m
10:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
Direct
Intercidades 520
from
38 USD
1
1h 34m, Direct
08:26
PombalStation
10:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
from
38 USD
1
Direct
InterCity
08:26
PombalStation
1h 26m
09:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
Direct
Intercidades 520
from
38 USD
1
1h 26m, Direct
08:26
PombalStation
09:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
from
38 USD
1
Direct
InterCity

Day trains

12:25
PombalStation
1h 27m
13:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
Direct
Intercidades 720
from
38 USD
1
1h 27m, Direct
12:25
PombalStation
13:52
LisbonLisboa Oriente
from
38 USD
1
Direct
InterCity
12:25
PombalStation
1h 35m
14:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
Direct
Intercidades 720
from
38 USD
1
1h 35m, Direct
12:25
PombalStation
14:00
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
from
38 USD
1
Direct
InterCity

Evening trains

19:09
PombalStation
1h 23m
20:32
LisbonLisboa Oriente
Direct
Alfa Pendular 126
from
46 USD
1
1h 23m, Direct
19:09
PombalStation
20:32
LisbonLisboa Oriente
from
46 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
19:09
PombalStation
1h 31m
20:40
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
Direct
Alfa Pendular 126
from
46 USD
1
1h 31m, Direct
19:09
PombalStation
20:40
LisbonLisboa Santa Apolonia
from
46 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

03:31
night

Last train

21:24
distance

Travel duration

1h 32m
daily-departure

Daily departures

22
departure-station

Departure station

Pombal
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Changes

direct
arrival-station

Arrival station

Lisbon
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $15
fastest-s

Fastest trip

1h 23m
longest-s

Longest trip

2h 28m

Trains to Pombal

Inbound trains reach Pombal at Pombal station on the Linha do Norte. CP services from Lisbon Oriente arrive in around 1h30m to 1h50m, while trains from Lisboa Santa Apolonia take a similar time depending on stops. Northbound arrivals from Porto Campanha reach Pombal in around 1h35m to 2h. Trains from Coimbra-B arrive in about 25m to 35m, and services from Aveiro take roughly 55m to 1h15m. From the south, trains from Entroncamento arrive in around 45m to 1h, with Santarem services usually taking about 1h to 1h20m.

Visiting Pombal

Pombal sits on Portugal's Linha do Norte, the country's main rail corridor between Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro, and Porto. The city has one principal passenger train station, Pombal, served by Comboios de Portugal, usually known as CP. Its position gives Pombal access to both long-distance trains and regional services across central Portugal. Trains from Pombal include Alfa Pendular and Intercidades long-distance services on selected departures, plus Regional and InterRegional trains for shorter trips along the same north-south railway. Pombal station is the city's main train station and handles the rail services bookable for Pombal train tickets, with most routes following the Linha do Norte rather than branching into separate local rail lines. Rail routes from Pombal run south toward Entroncamento, Santarem, and Lisbon, north toward Coimbra, Aveiro, and Porto, and across central Portugal through connections at larger junction stations. Pombal does not have a direct airport rail station, so airport trips normally use rail to Lisbon or Porto followed by local airport transfer. Book trains from and to Pombal online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Pombal

From Pombal station, CP trains run south on the Linha do Norte toward Entroncamento, Santarem, Lisbon Oriente, and Lisboa Santa Apolonia. Intercidades and selected Alfa Pendular departures provide the main long-distance links, while Regional and InterRegional services cover more intermediate stations along the same corridor. Northbound trains from Pombal connect the city with Coimbra-B, Aveiro, Vila Nova de Gaia-Devesas, and Porto Campanha. Coimbra-B is also a key transfer point for rail routes toward Coimbra city station and other central Portugal destinations, while Porto Campanha provides onward connections across northern Portugal.

Pombal

Pombal - A town in the Leiria District of central Portugal, known for its 12th-century castle built by Gualdim Pais. It serves as a major stop on the main rail line between Porto and Lisbon.

Pombal

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1h 32m

Lisbon

Lisbon - Portugal's hilly, coastal capital city, famous for its yellow trams and Fado music. Major rail hubs include the modern Gare do Oriente and the central Santa Apolonia station.

Lisboa Oriente

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Lisboa Santa Apolonia

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

Types of Train Tickets Available
Pombal services include regular tickets for Regional and InterRegional trains, reserved seats on Alfa Pendular and Intercidades, and advance or flexible fare options depending on the CP service. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for selected long-distance trains to and from Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, and other Linha do Norte destinations.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Pombal train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Train prices on long-distance CP services can vary by demand, while ticket counters may be available at staffed stations. 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 Pombal with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, comparing CP Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Regional, and InterRegional services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Pombal train stations by choosing Pombal station as the origin or arrival point in the search results.

Pombal Train Travel FAQ and Tips

Should I reserve seats on trains from Pombal?

Seat reservations are required on CP Alfa Pendular and Intercidades services from Pombal because these are long-distance trains with assigned seating. Regional and InterRegional services usually operate with open seating and simpler ticketing. For Friday afternoons, Sunday returns, August holidays, Easter Week, and Christmas travel on the Linha do Norte, booking a reserved long-distance seat early is a practical choice.

What are the main train connections to and from Pombal?

Pombal connects with Lisbon Oriente in around 1h30m to 1h50m by faster CP services, Coimbra-B in about 25m to 35m, Aveiro in roughly 55m to 1h15m, and Porto Campanha in around 1h35m to 2h. Southbound trains also link Pombal with Entroncamento in about 45m to 1h and Santarem in roughly 1h to 1h20m depending on service type.

Is there an airport train from Pombal?

Pombal does not have a direct airport rail link or airport station. For Lisbon Airport, travelers usually take a CP train from Pombal to Lisbon Oriente and then use local airport transfer from there. For Porto Airport, rail travelers can use CP services to Porto Campanha and continue by local airport transfer. Rail Monsters can book the intercity or regional train part of these trips.

Can I buy Pombal train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Regional and InterRegional tickets from Pombal are often available close to departure, but Alfa Pendular and Intercidades seats can sell out or have fewer fare choices during August holidays, Easter Week, Christmas and New Year. Rail Monsters accepts Pombal train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking helps secure preferred departures on the Linha do Norte.

What is the main train route from Pombal?

The main domestic rail route from Pombal is the Linha do Norte service toward Lisbon, especially Lisbon Oriente and Lisboa Santa Apolonia. CP operates Intercidades and selected Alfa Pendular trains on this corridor, with typical travel times from Pombal to Lisbon around 1h30m to 1h50m depending on the train and stopping pattern. Regional options may require more stops or transfers.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Pombal?

Train tickets to and from Pombal can be bought at Rail Monsters by entering Pombal as the origin or destination, selecting a CP service, and completing the online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Pombal services, helpful for August holidays, Easter Week, and Christmas. Booking confirmation is sent by email with ticket details for the selected train.

Do high-speed trains serve Pombal?

Portugal does not operate a separate high-speed rail network like some other European countries, but CP Alfa Pendular trains serve Pombal on selected Linha do Norte departures. Alfa Pendular is Portugal's fastest long-distance train type and uses reserved seating. CP Intercidades trains also serve Pombal, while Regional and InterRegional trains cover shorter sections with more intermediate stops.

What are the main train stations in Pombal?

Pombal's main passenger station is Pombal station on the Linha do Norte. It handles CP Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains on selected long-distance departures, plus Regional and InterRegional services for central Portugal. The city does not have multiple competing intercity rail terminals, so most Pombal train ticket searches use Pombal station as the only city rail stop.
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Comboios de Portugal (CP)

Comboios de Portugal (CP)

Comboios de Portugal operates passenger trains across Portugal.