Intercidades (Train No. IC) is a intercity express operated by Portugal Railways on the Portugal national rail network. As a intercity express, it is a scheduled intercity service calling only at major stations along its corridor.
Intercidades runs on every day of the week, with the timetable above showing the scheduled departure time at each intermediate stop.
Intercidades typically offers multiple travel classes ranging from economy through to premium options including air-conditioned coaches and where applicable sleeper berths for overnight travel. Current class availability and published fares are best confirmed through the official Portugal Railways booking platform on the day of booking.
On the day of travel, arrive at the originating station at least 30–45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This gives time to locate the correct platform (platform number is announced on station information displays 20–60 minutes before departure), find your reserved coach (coach numbers are marked along the platform edge at major stations), and board with your luggage. Always cross-check the platform number against your e-ticket or seat reservation before boarding — multiple trains can depart within a short window from adjacent platforms during peak periods.
This Intercidades page is part of the TrainsTracking Portugal timetable collection covering passenger rail services across the Portugal Railways network. Schedule data is verified daily against the official operator timetable, and fare information reflects the most recent published tariff. TrainsTracking is an information platform and does not process bookings or payments — all ticket purchases are completed directly through the official Portugal Railways platform. For real-time delay information, platform changes, and same-day cancellations, always check station displays or the official operator app immediately before travel.
Book tickets through the official Portugal Railways website. Check availability and fares before travelling.
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The full Intercidades timetable is shown in the schedule table above with departure times at every stop. Confirm timings with Portugal Railways before travel as schedules can change between annual timetable revisions.
Ticket prices for Intercidades vary by travel class, booking date, and seat availability. Check # for current published fares and class options.
Tickets for Intercidades are sold through official website, the official Portugal Railways booking platform. Online booking opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on operator. Book in advance for the cheapest available fares. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
The full stop list for Intercidades is being expanded in our database. For the complete route stop sequence, check the official Portugal Railways timetable or website.
Intercidades running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with Portugal Railways before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Yes, official website typically accepts international debit and credit cards from major card networks. Some operators require a local phone number for SMS confirmation — check the booking requirements before starting your reservation. Booking platforms display fares in the local currency of the operator.
Intercidades typically offers multiple travel classes from economy through to premium options. Current class availability is best checked through official website at the time of booking.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.