Passe Verde Now Accepted on Lisbon and Porto Urban Trains

What happened

The Passe Verde is now valid on urban train services in Lisbon and Porto, Time Out Lisboa reported. The change took effect on Sunday, 27 September, and was reported by the outlet on 28 September.

According to the same report, journeys on Alfa Pendular trains are not covered by the measure — that is the exclusion named in the coverage.

Why it matters for international residents

For anyone living in or around Lisbon or Porto and commuting by rail, this widens where the Passe Verde can be used, adding urban train services to its accepted network.

The Alfa Pendular exclusion is worth noting separately: that service is not part of the change, so travel on those trains is not covered by this measure.

What to do next

• If you hold a Passe Verde and use urban trains in Lisbon or Porto, the pass is reported as valid on those services from 27 September.
• If you are planning a journey on an Alfa Pendular train, do not assume the Passe Verde applies — the reported exclusion covers that service.
• Before travelling, confirm current validity rules with the relevant transport operator or ticket office, as practical details such as which specific lines and journeys qualify are not set out in the source report.

This briefing is for general information only and is not legal, tax, medical, or immigration advice.

Sources

• Time Out Lisboa: "Passe Verde passa a ser válido nos comboios urbanos de Lisboa e Porto", published 28 September 2026 — https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/noticias/passe-verde-passa-a-ser-valido-nos-comboios-urbanos-de-lisboa-e-porto-092826