How to Get to Cascais (2025) — Trains, Buses and Best Routes

Cascais Updated 2025 How to Get

Aerial view of Cascais bay, marina and historic centre — Illustrative image — Cascais bay and historic area.

Cascais is one of the most popular coastal destinations near Lisbon: beaches, the marina, the historic centre, museums and the famous Boca do Inferno. The good news? Getting to Cascais is very easy, especially with the ONDEBUS journey planner.

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Check the best combination of Metro + train + buses to reach Cascais. Open the planner, tap “Find my location” and type “Cascais” as your destination.

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1. Train from Lisbon to Cascais (CP Cascais Line)

This is the fastest and easiest way to get to Cascais. The train departs from Cais do Sodré station (Lisbon), directly connected to the Green Metro Line.

Travel time: ~40 minutes
Departure: Cais do Sodré (Metro Green Line connection)
Arrival: Cascais station — in the heart of the town
Frequency: every 12 minutes in peak hours
Ticket: Navegante pass or Zapping prepaid balance

Tip: Use ONDEBUS to calculate the best route to Cais do Sodré from your current location.

2. Buses to Cascais (Carris Metropolitana)

Several bus routes connect Cascais with neighbouring municipalities.

💛 From Oeiras

Local buses serve Oeiras, Paço de Arcos and Carcavelos.
Good option if you are already close to the coastline.

💛 From Sintra

Buses through Colares, Almoçageme and Praia das Maçãs.
Slower but very scenic routes.

💛 From Lisbon / Amadora

The fastest option is still Metro → Cais do Sodré → Train.
Direct buses take longer and are not as frequent.

Check ONDEBUS for the routes available on the day of your trip.

3. Driving to Cascais (N6 Coast Road or A5 Motorway)

Travelling by car may be comfortable, but be prepared for traffic and limited parking.

N6 Coast Road (Marginal): the most scenic route, next to the sea.
A5 Motorway: usually the fastest option, especially during peak times.
Parking: limited in the centre; paid car parks recommended.

Many visitors park in Oeiras or Carcavelos and continue by train to avoid city-centre traffic.

4. From Lisbon Airport to Cascais

Red Metro Line → Saldanha → Yellow Line → Rato → walk to Cais do Sodré → Train.
Red Line → Alameda → Green Line → Cais do Sodré → Train.
Taxi/Uber to Cais do Sodré → Train — often the fastest.

5. What’s near Cascais station?

Cascais Bay — 1 minute away.
Cascais Marina — 7-minute walk.
Historic centre — pedestrian streets next to the station.
Paula Rego Museum — ~15 minutes.
Boca do Inferno — 20-minute walk or short bus ride.

Ready to visit Cascais?

Use the ONDEBUS planner to find the fastest, most comfortable and affordable route to one of Portugal’s most beautiful seaside towns.