How to travel from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais, Portugal

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out CascaisPeneda-Gerês National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus via Porto

Take the bus to Porto and then to Cascais Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

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Drive

Drive to Cascais.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance435km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais

There are several options for getting from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Braga, Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and Cais Sodré. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Comboios De Portugal run train services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gerês, Braga Bus Terminal, Porto and Porto Garagem. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Rede Expressos, RenEX, Citi Express, Ovnitur, FlixBus and Gipsyy run regular bus services between Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais. We recommend that you take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Peneda-Gerês National Park and Cascais. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Transport options from Peneda-Gerês National Park to Cascais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€70($70)
every 4 hours461km (286 miles)
Bus via Porto + 1 similar
6h 50m
€29($29)
4 times a day476km (296 miles)
Bus7h 20m
€30($30)
once a week461km (286 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€79($79)
on demand435km (270 miles)

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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