How to Get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Cascais

Cascais lies 36 km west of Lisbon Airport (LIS), about 32 minutes by road on the A5 motorway. Door-to-door options take 32–40 minutes, while the cheap Metro + CP train route takes about 80 minutes and costs around €5 per person.

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Private Transfer to Cascais

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35 mins •On Demand (Pre-booked)

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Luggage: 2 Pieces Free

How to take it step-by-step:

After baggage claim, exit into the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall and look for your driver holding a name sign.
Confirm the vehicle and fixed price before leaving the terminal.
Load luggage into the private vehicle (child seats can be requested in advance).
Drive direct along the A5 motorway towards Cascais; journey takes about 32-40 minutes without heavy traffic.
You will be dropped at your Cascais address or hotel entrance.

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Official Airport Taxi

Fixed Fare

32 mins •24/7

€53.40 - €64.00 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 4 Passengers + Luggage Included

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit Terminal 1 Arrivals to the official taxi rank outside; ignore touts inside the terminal.
Choose an accredited fixed-fare taxi with the protocol sign or confirm 'fixed fare?' before departing.
State your destination Cascais; the fixed fare is €53.40 by day (€64.00 at night, weekends and public holidays).
Pay by card or MB Way; no surcharge on accredited fixed-fare taxis.
Ride takes about 32-40 minutes; the fare includes luggage and does not change with traffic.

Metro + CP Train via Cais do Sodré

Cheapest

80 mins •Frequent; see cp.pt

€5.00 / Person

Luggage: No luggage racks; 1 suitcase manageable

How to take it step-by-step:

In Terminal 1 Arrivals follow signs to Aeroporto Metro station (Red line).
Buy a navegante ocasional card (€0.50) and load a single ticket (€1.90) or zapping credit.
Take Red line towards São Sebastião and change at Alameda to the Green line towards Cais do Sodré.
At Cais do Sodré, exit to the CP train station and board a Cascais-line train to Cascais (about €2-€2.60, ~35-45 min).
Get off at Cascais station; the town centre and beaches are a short walk or short taxi ride from the station.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Only use the official taxi rank outside Terminal 1 Arrivals; ignore touts inside the terminal offering 'cheaper' rides.
Not every airport taxi participates in the fixed-fare scheme; ask 'fixed fare?' before departing and check for the accredited taxi sign, otherwise insist the meter is on.
On the metro, watch your belongings in crowded carriages and at transfer stations like Alameda.
Buy metro and train tickets only from official machines or CP ticket offices; avoid people selling 'pre-loaded' cards around the station.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon Airport to Cascais?

Take the Red Line metro to Alameda, transfer to the Green Line to Cais do Sodré, then board a CP Cascais-line train. With a navegante card (€0.50) and single metro ticket (€1.90) plus CP fare (about €2–€2.60), it costs around €5 per person.

Is there a night train or metro from Lisbon Airport to Cascais?

No. The Lisbon Metro runs roughly 06:30–01:00 and there is no night service, so late arrivals will need a taxi, private transfer or rideshare. Fixed-fare taxis to Cascais cost €64.00 at night, weekends and public holidays.

How long does the train from Lisbon Airport to Cascais take?

You first take the Metro from Aeroporto to Cais do Sodré (about 20–30 minutes with one change) and then the CP Cascais-line train to Cascais (about 35–45 minutes). Total journey time including walking and waiting is around 80 minutes.

Can I use a contactless bank card on the Lisbon Metro?

Yes, contactless bank cards are accepted at Metro gates and cost about €1.90 per trip. For the CP train you can buy a CP ticket at Cais do Sodré station or use a navegante card with zapping credit.

Are taxis from Lisbon Airport to Cascais a fixed price?

Only accredited fixed-fare taxis at the official rank charge a fixed €53.40 (day) or €64.00 (night/weekend/holiday) to Cascais, including luggage. Non-participating taxis use the meter, so ask 'fixed fare?' before departing.

What is the best option for a family with luggage?

A private transfer or official taxi is easiest: it's door-to-door, takes about 32–40 minutes and the fixed taxi fare covers up to 4 passengers. The Metro + train option involves stairs, changes and no luggage racks, which is hard with kids and large suitcases.

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