Christmas steam train takes you back through tieme

The whistle of the Historical Christmas Steam Train hearalds a journey that dives into the Christmas spirit, where tradition, nostalgia and fun come together to create magical moments for the whole family.

On Saturdays and Sundays, until 5 January 2025, there will be four daily outings: two from Porto to Ermesinde and two from Ermesinde back to Porto. The iconic CP 0186 steam locomotive and the five historic carriages that usually make up the Douro Historic Train, but now decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments, promise to provide an immersive journey back in time that brings back the charm and nostalgia of the first decades of railway transport.

There will be entertainment from a theatre group, with sweets handed out to passengers, making the journey even more special and tasty. In Ermesinde, passengers can visit the Christmas Village and the ‘biggest Christmas Tree in the country’ in the Ermesinde Urban Park, just a few minutes' walk from the station.

The Historical Christmas Steam Train tickets also provide unlimited travel on Porto urban trains the same day if they show the steam train ticket.

These Historical Christmas Steam Train journeys are organised in partnership with Valongo City Council.

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Historical Christmas Steam Train at a glance

Next dates: Saturdays - 21 and 28 December (2024) and 4 January (2025); Sundays - 22 and 29 December (2024) and 5 January (2025).

Timetable: Departures in Porto - São Bento at 15.03 and 19.37; Departures in Ermesinde at 16.40 and 21.25.

Prices: €11 per adult and €5.5 per child (4 to 12 years old). Those wishing to travel on the historic train in both directions will need to purchase tickets for both journeys. Tickets for the Historical Christmas Steam Train allow you to travel, on the same day, on Porto Urban trains, if you show the steam train ticket.

On sale from: Ticket offices or online at www.cp.pt.

Capacity: 254 seats.

Composition: CP 0186 steam locomotive and five historic carriages, usually used by the Douro Historical Train, illuminated with Christmas lights and decorations.