Book your tickets by calling RailEurope at (888) 382-RAIL. Or book online at the RailEurope Web site (see Resources below).
For the fastest trip to Granada, utilize the Alfa trains in Portugal and Renfe trains in Spain.
Decide on your class of seats. Since this is a multi-leg journey, consider second class for the shorter jaunts and first-class for the longer legs. First-class tickets will allow you to reserve a sleeper car or couchette.
Find out if anyone in your group is eligible for a discount. Senior citizens and youth can get lower fares.
Be aware that there are no direct lines from Lisbon to Granada, but travel is still relatively simple. Book a ticket from Lisbon to a Spanish border town such as Irun, then travel to Madrid. From there, Granada is a 5 1/2-hour journey.
