How to travel from Cascais to Sesimbra, Portugal

The distance between Cascais and Sesimbra is around 61km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cascais to Sesimbra by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SesimbraCascais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Alges then take the bus to Sesimbra.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sesimbra.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Táxis Cascais

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Drive

Drive to Sesimbra.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance62km (38 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cascais and Sesimbra

There are several options for getting from Cascais to Sesimbra by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Cascais and Sesimbra is around 61km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Cascais and Sesimbra by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cascais to Sesimbra is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Cascais and Sesimbra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cascais and Sesimbra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sesimbra. instead which will take 46min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cascais and Sesimbra. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sesimbra. instead which will take 46min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cascais to Sesimbra. We recommend that you take the train to Alges then take the bus to Sesimbra. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Sesimbra is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Sesimbra. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cascais and Sesimbra. The distance is around 62km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cascais to Sesimbra is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cascais and Sesimbra

Transport options from Cascais to Sesimbra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1h 30m
€13($13)
hourly91km (57 miles)
Train to Alcantara-Mar, Bus1h 50m
€8($8)
every 4 hours61km (38 miles)
Taxi
46min
€130($130)
on demand62km (38 miles)
Drive
46min
€12($12)
on demand62km (38 miles)

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Airports near Sesimbra

The following major airports near Sesimbra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Sesimbra
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Sesimbra
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
313km (194 miles) from Sesimbra