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.
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 Cascais → Mértola if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Almada Centro Sul.
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Take a taxi to Beja then take the train to Casa Branca and then to Lisboa - Sete Rios.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Mértola and Cascais. We recommend that you drive to Cascais. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 35m | €20($20) | once daily | 266km (166 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 3h 40m | €70($70) | 4 times a day | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €36($36) | on demand | 251km (156 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cascais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.