A Lisbon itinerary can include a day trip to Cascais by train, following the coast from Cais do Sodré Station to the town. The Cascais line links Lisbon and Cascais, with coastal stops along the way and beaches to choose from once you arrive. Magnolia Guesthouse is a bed and breakfast in Lisbon.
- The train runs on the Cascais line, an electrified, double-track railway between Cais do Sodré and Cascais.
- Stations along the line include Belém, Oeiras, Carcavelos and Estoril.
- Cascais has beaches including Praia da Rainha, Praia do Tamariz and Praia de Carcavelos.
Starting the trip from Lisbon
Cais do Sodré Station is the Lisbon starting point for trains on the Cascais line. Head there to board a train bound for Cascais; the line’s stations make it possible to break up the journey with a coastal stop.
The railway was inaugurated on 15 August 1926. At that time, the train journey between Cais do Sodré and Cascais took 22 minutes. For a wider look at getting around the capital, the Lisbon public transport from Marquês de Pombal guide covers another part of the city’s network.
How does the train journey to Cascais work?
The Cascais line connects Cais do Sodré with Cascais and serves a sequence of stations on the way. These include Santos, Alcântara-Mar, Belém, Algés, Cruz Quebrada, Caxias, Paço de Arcos, Santo Amaro and Oeiras, followed by Carcavelos, Parede, São Pedro do Estoril, São João do Estoril, Estoril and Monte Estoril before Cascais.
CP says Lisbon urban trains offer wheelchair accessibility and spacious vestibules for transporting baby strollers. Timetables and service arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go. CP is the railway operator.
A walk through the town centre
Once you arrive at Cascais, explore the town centre on foot before choosing a coastal stop. The railway’s final station is Cascais, making it the endpoint for this train journey. If you’re planning time in the capital on another day, a one-day Lisbon route from Marquês de Pombal offers a separate city itinerary.
Which coastal stops and beaches can you combine with Cascais?
The Cascais line passes coastal stations including Belém, Oeiras, Carcavelos and Estoril, while Cascais’s beach list spans the municipality’s shoreline. You can keep the train journey direct to Cascais or use a station along the route as a separate stop.
Beaches named in Cascais municipal information include Praia da Rainha, Praia da Conceição, Praia da Duquesa, Praia das Moitas, Praia do Tamariz, Praia da Poça, Praia de São Pedro do Estoril, Praia da Parede, Praia das Avencas, Praia de Carcavelos, Praia da Cresmina and Praia do Guincho.
Beach services and seasonal conditions vary; check the Cascais municipality’s official information before planning around them.
Returning to Lisbon
Cascais railway station is the return point for the train to Cais do Sodré. If you stopped elsewhere on the line, board at that station instead. Check CP’s timetable for the service you plan to take, particularly if your trip depends on a specific departure.
FAQs
Where does the Cascais train leave from in Lisbon?
Trains on the Cascais line connect Cascais with Cais do Sodré Station in Lisbon.
Which stations are on the Cascais line?
Stops include Belém, Oeiras, Carcavelos and Estoril, among others. Cascais is the line’s endpoint.
Does the Cascais line accommodate wheelchairs and strollers?
CP says Lisbon urban trains offer wheelchair accessibility and spacious vestibules for baby strollers.