How to get to Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) — Complete Guide

Cais do Sodré Lisbon Public Transport Metro · Train · Ferry

Cais do Sodré area in Lisbon with the station building and the Tagus river — Cais do Sodré — one of Lisbon’s main transport hubs, next to the river.

Cais do Sodré is one of the main transport hubs in Lisbon. Here you will find Metro (Green Line), urban trains (Cascais Line), several Carris bus routes and ferries across the Tagus river. It is also the closest station to the Time Out Market and to many bars and restaurants along the riverside.

This guide focuses on how to get specifically to Cais do Sodré by public transport, without repeating the full details from our general guides to the Lisbon Metro and Lisbon Urban Trains (CP).

Use ONDEBUS to get to Cais do Sodré

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1. Metro — Green Line (Linha Verde)

The easiest way for most visitors to reach Cais do Sodré is by Lisbon Metro, using the Green Line (Linha Verde), which connects the city centre to the riverside. Cais do Sodré is the terminal station of this line.

Line: Green Line (Telheiras ⇄ Cais do Sodré)
Station: Cais do Sodré
On foot: Metro exits directly inside the station complex, next to trains and ferries

If you are staying in Baixa/Chiado, Rossio or Avenida, you will usually change to the Green Line at Baixa-Chiado and then travel just one stop to Cais do Sodré.

2. Urban trains — Cascais Line (Linha de Cascais)

Cais do Sodré is also the starting / final station of the Cascais Line, which serves the coastal area from Lisbon to Cascais.

Take a train on the Cascais Line and get off at the terminal Cais do Sodré.
From the train platforms you have easy, signposted access to the Metro, ferries and Carris buses.

This option is ideal if you are coming from Cascais, Estoril, Carcavelos, Oeiras, Paço de Arcos and other stations along the seaside.

3. Ferries across the river Tagus

Cais do Sodré has a river terminal with ferries across the Tagus to the South Bank, providing a quick connection to Cacilhas, Seixal and other destinations.

Cais do Sodré ⇄ Cacilhas — for Almada and Cristo Rei (via bus or tram on the South Bank).
Cais do Sodré ⇄ Seixal and other routes operated from the same terminal.

If you are staying on the South Bank, check in ONDEBUS whether it is faster to go directly by ferry to Cais do Sodré or via other terminals such as Terreiro do Paço.

4. Carris buses serving Cais do Sodré

Several Carris bus routes serve the Cais do Sodré area and the streets around the station.

Lines connecting Cais do Sodré with Marquês de Pombal, Alcântara and Belém.
Routes linking the station to neighbourhoods like Santos, Lapa and Bairro Alto.

Use ONDEBUS to see which bus lines are more convenient from your hotel or apartment, especially at night when Metro frequency is lower.

5. From Lisbon Airport to Cais do Sodré

Coming from Lisbon Airport, the most practical route is usually by Metro with one change:

Take the Red Line at the Airport in the direction of São Sebastião.
Change at Alameda to the Green Line towards Cais do Sodré.
Stay on the Green Line until the final station, Cais do Sodré.

This route avoids traffic and leaves you in a central location with easy access to the riverside, the historic centre and other transport connections.

6. Access on foot and nearby attractions

From Cais do Sodré you can easily walk to several popular areas of Lisbon:

Time Out Market Lisboa: about 5–7 minutes on foot.
Baixa / Praça do Comércio: 10–12 minutes on foot along the river.
Chiado / Bairro Alto: around 10–15 minutes walking or one stop by Metro (Baixa-Chiado).

The riverside promenade is flat and pleasant, making it very easy to walk between Cais do Sodré and other central neighbourhoods.

7. Best options for most visitors

Metro (Green Line) — usually the simplest and most predictable option if you are already in Lisbon.
Cascais Line train — perfect if you are staying along the coast between Lisbon and Cascais.
Ferry — the best choice for those coming from Cacilhas, Seixal or other South Bank terminals.

To avoid unnecessary changes with luggage or children, choose the option with fewer transfers, even if it takes a few minutes longer.

8. Recommended tickets to reach Cais do Sodré

Zapping — recommended if you want to combine Metro, Carris, CP and ferries on the same day.
24h ticket — often the best choice if you plan to use public transport intensively in one day.
Navegante pass — ideal for residents or longer stays with daily travel.
Tap&Ride — useful if you forget to top up your card; you pay directly at the validator with a bank card.

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