If you love traveling by train, or are looking for a getaway combining history, breathtaking scenery, and Port wine, we have some exciting news for you: the return of the Douro Historic Train for its 2026 season.
According to the CP – Comboios de Portugalwebsite, a total of 51 trips are scheduled between the Régua and Tua train stations, from June 6 to October 18.
For the second consecutive year, the five historic railcars —painted in their original colors—will be pulled by a diesel locomotive instead of the traditional steam locomotive. This is due to preventive restrictions implemented on the Douro Railway Line by Infraestruturas de Portugal.
A trip back in time (complete with Port wine)
Traveling aboard the Douro Historic Train is like stepping back in time, thanks to the historic carriages from the early 20th century. At the same time, it also offers a true visual spectacle as it travels along 36 km of the Douro landscape, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It all begins at 3 p.m. at the Régua station with a warm welcome featuring a glass of “Porto Ferreira” Port wine, accompanied by traditional regional singing. From there, the stunning scenery of the Douro Wine Region takes over, becoming the star of the journey.
The complete schedule
According to the officialwebsite of CP – Comboios de Portugal, this is the complete schedule for the 2026 season of the Douro Historic Train:
From Régua to Tua
- 3:00 p.m. – reception in Régua
- 3:32 p.m. – departure with regional music on board
- 4:35 p.m. – arrival in Tua to relax and admire the local scenery
From Tua to Régua
- 5:07 p.m. – departure from Tua, complete with treats and regional sweets
- 5:25 p.m. – stop at Pinhão Station to admire the famous tiles, or take a peek at the Wine House
- 6:22 p.m. – arrival in Régua, just in time for a delicious dinner in the region, before returning to Porto.
The dates for the 2026 edition
The complete schedule for the coming months is available on the CP website, but here is a brief summary:
- Saturdays and Sundays: from June 6 to October 18
- Wednesdays: if you prefer to avoid the weekend crowds, during the high season trips are scheduled for July 22 and 29, and every Wednesday in August and September.
Ticket Prices
Tickets for the Douro Historic Train can be purchased at CP’s online and/or physical ticket offices and cost €60 for adults, €32 for children ages 4 to 12, and €56 for group bookings of more than ten people.
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