How to Get to Cristo Rei (Almada) — ONDEBUS Guide 2025/2026

Almada Cristo Rei Public Transport Updated 2025/2026

Cristo Rei Sanctuary in Almada overlooking Lisbon and the 25 de Abril Bridge — Illustrative image — Cristo Rei viewpoint overlooking Lisbon.

The Cristo Rei Sanctuary in Almada offers one of the best panoramic views over Lisbon, the Tagus River and the 25 de Abril Bridge.

The good news: you don’t need a car. Getting there is easy using ferries, buses, Fertagus trains and the Lisbon Metro. This guide explains the simplest routes for 2025/2026 and how to use ONDEBUS to plan your journey.

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🚢 Most Popular Route: Cais do Sodré → Cacilhas → Cristo Rei

This is the easiest way for most visitors:

1) Ferry Cais do Sodré ⇄ Cacilhas (Transtejo)
2) Carris Metropolitana bus to Cristo Rei

1. Ferry to Cacilhas

Duration: ~8 minutes.
Frequency: every 5–15 minutes.
Tickets: Works with Navegante (zapping or valid pass) or single tickets.
Direct connection with the Metro (Green Line) and CP Cascais Line.

Updated schedules: ttsl.pt.

2. Bus from Cacilhas to Cristo Rei

Bus terminal located right outside the ferry station.
Look for buses with stops at “Cristo Rei (Almada)”. Examples (may vary): 3001, 3002, 3011, 3020.
Travel time: 10–15 minutes.

Always confirm updated lines at carrismetropolitana.pt.

🚆 Getting There Without a Ferry

You can also reach Cristo Rei using Fertagus trains:

Metro + Fertagus Train

Take the Metro to Roma-Areeiro, Entrecampos or Sete Rios.
Board a Fertagus train towards Coina / Setúbal.
Exit at Pragal.

Fertagus operates outside the Navegante standard fare. See fertagus.pt.

Pragal → Cristo Rei

Take a Carris Metropolitana bus at Pragal station.
Look for routes stopping at “Cristo Rei (Almada)”.
Short ride: ~10 minutes.

🏖️ From Costa da Caparica

Several Carris Metropolitana routes connect Caparica, Almada and Cristo Rei.
On ONDEBUS, set “Costa da Caparica” → “Cristo Rei Almada”.

🎟️ Fares (2025/2026 Reference)

Navegante Municipal Almada: €30 / month.
Navegante Metropolitano: €40 / month (valid in all Greater Lisbon).
Zapping: approx. €1.60 per ride.

💡 ONDEBUS Tips

Avoid rush hours for smoother travel.
Sunset is the best time for photos.
Expect more wind at the viewpoint.
Check the official sanctuary website for opening hours and elevator tickets.

Ready to Cross the Tagus?

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