Cascais is primarily served by its central train station, which facilitates convenient rail travel to and from Lisbon and other coastal towns. Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) serves as the main air travel hub for reaching Cascais.
Regular train services connect Cascais to Lisbon, departing from Cais do Sodré station. The journey typically takes between 33 and 40 minutes. A single adult fare costs approximately €2.25 - €2.45, plus an initial €0.50 for a reusable Viva Viagem or Navegante card, which is required for all public transport in the Lisbon region. Trains generally run every 12 to 30 minutes, with increased frequency during peak hours.
Buses offer an alternative to train travel, with several companies operating routes between Lisbon and Cascais, often departing from stations like Marquês de Pombal, Cais do Sodré, or Sete Rios. Travel times can range from 30 minutes to one hour, and a one-way ticket typically costs around €4, though prices can vary by operator.
Services like Uber and Bolt provide a direct and convenient option for travel between Lisbon and Cascais. A trip generally costs between €25 and €40, depending on demand and time of day, with a travel time of approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
From Lisbon Portela Airport, a taxi or private transfer offers the fastest way to reach Cascais, with journey times ranging from 25 to 40 minutes. Taxi fares from the airport to Cascais typically start around €40, while private transfers can be booked from approximately €41 for a standard sedan.
There is no direct public transport route from Lisbon Airport to Cascais. Travelers can take the metro from the airport (Red Line, then transfer to Green Line at Alameda to Cais do Sodré) and then board a train to Cascais. This combined journey takes about 75 to 90 minutes, with a total cost of approximately €4.45 - €4.80, in addition to the initial €0.50 for the reusable Navegante card.
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