How to travel from Mértola to Cascais, Portugal

The distance between Mértola and Cascais is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mértola to Cascais by bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Almada Centro Sul.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Rede Expressos

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Beja then take the train to Casa Branca and then to Lisboa - Sete Rios.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cascais.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mértola and Cascais

There are several options for getting from Mértola to Cascais by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Mértola and Cascais is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Mértola and Cascais by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mértola to Cascais is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Mértola and Cascais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Cascais. We recommend that you drive to Cascais. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mértola and Cascais. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mértola to Cascais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almada Centro Sul, Lisboa and Alcantara-Mar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Rede Expressos run regular bus services between Mértola and Cascais. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mértola to Cascais. We recommend that you take the bus to Almada Centro Sul. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cascais is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Cascais. 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 Mértola and Cascais. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mértola to Cascais is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Mértola to Cascais

Compare travel optionsbetween Mértola and Cascais

Transport options from Mértola to Cascais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 35m
€20($20)
once daily266km (166 miles)
Taxi and Train
3h 40m
€70($70)
4 times a day257km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€36($36)
on demand251km (156 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Mértola and Cascais

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Airports near Cascais

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

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Cascais
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Cascais
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Cascais