Take the train from Lisbon to Cascais

Portugal’s capital Lisbon has so much to do that you could easily spend your whole holiday there. But if you’re looking for some nice time at the beach or a change of scenery, the train will take you to the pretty town of Cascais in no time! A great escape from the city, where you can work on your tan or dive into some Portuguese culture.

All aboard!

The coastal town of Cascais is located on the Atlantic Coast, a little over 30 kilometres from Lisbon. You can hop on the direct train at the Cais do Sodré train station, close to the Lisbon city centre. This train is called the “Linha de Cascais“, which will take you forty minutes to get to Cascais. Along the way it stops at no less than fifteen train stations in Lisbon and various coastal towns. A great part of the train ride takes you very near to the Atlantic Ocean. If you want, you could also get off at other beaches like Algés beach or Santo Amaro beach. Around Carvacelos the train takes a more inland route, but in Estoril the beach again is just a short walk from the train station. After Estoril it’s just one more stop to Cascais.

About Cascais

The town of Cascais is a holiday destination in itself. Foreigners as well as Portuguese like coming to Cascais for sun, pleasure and comfort. It has much to offer besides the golden beaches. You’ll find great restaurants here for fish and seafood, there are some beautiful villas and palaces to admire and there are several cultural highlights like the Paula Rego Museum and the Lighthouse Museum Santa Marta.

If you’re here just for the one day, don’t hurry to explore all of Cascais. Just relax, walk around and take a dip in the ocean. See this short visit as the perfect inspiration for your next trip to Portugal!

Practical information

Portugal’s railway company is called “Comboios de Portugal”. They have a good website, which is also available in English. Easily find the train times and prices there. The train to Cascais goes so often that you can also just show up at the train station. Besides Cais do Sodré you can also take the train from the stations Santos, Alcântara-Mar and Belém.

Do you have a Lisboa Card? Then you will pay nothing for this train ride. Otherwise it will be just € 2,25 for a one way ticket.

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