There are 6 ways to get from Albufeira to Cascais by bus, train, car, plane or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisboa Sete Rios
5 alternative options
Bus via Albufeira
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Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbon Sete Rios
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
Train
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Take the train from Tunes to Lisboa - Entrecampos
Drive
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Drive from Albufeira to Cascais
Fly, subway, line 19001 train
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Fly from Faro (FAO) to Lisbon (LIS)
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Take the subway from Alameda to Cais Do Sodré
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Take the line 19001 train from Lisboa - Cais Do Sodre to Cascais
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Cascais is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Cascais is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Cascais is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Albufeira to Cascais is to bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Albufeira to Cascais is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct bus from Albufeira to Cascais. However, there are services departing from Albufeira and arriving at Av. 25 abril via Lisbon and S. João de Alcoitão. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Albufeira and Cascais is 206 km. The road distance is 280.1 km.
The best way to get from Albufeira to Cascais without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Albufeira to Cascais, including transfers.
Albufeira to Cascais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albufeira station.
The best way to get from Albufeira to Cascais is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 58m.
The quickest flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Albufeira to Cascais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lisbon station.

- Distance: 206.3 km
- Duration: 4h 7m
What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Cascais, Portugal?
Rede Expressos operates a bus from Albufeira to Lisboa Sete Rios hourly. Tickets cost €13 - €16 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RenEX also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Tunes to Lisboa - Entrecampos 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18 - €26 and the journey takes 3h 3m.

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Faro to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85

Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Tunes to Lisboa - Entrecampos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €18 - €26
Train from Lisboa - Cais Do Sodre to Cascais
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €1 - €3

- Phone
- (+351) 213500115
- atendimento@metrolisboa.pt
- Website
- metrolisboa.pt
Subway from Alameda to Cais Do Sodré
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €6
- Website
- Metro Lisboa
- 60-Minute Ticket
- €1
- Single Journey Ticket
- €1
- 24h-Ticket
- €6

Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Albufeira to Lisboa Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt

- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Albufeira to Lisboa Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- RenEX

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Albufeira to Lisbon Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €30
- Website
- ALSA

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Albufeira to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albufeira to Cascais is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Albufeira to Cascais.
TAP Portugal offers flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon Airport.
There are 928+ hotels available in Cascais. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Albufeira to Faro Airport is to bus which takes 39 min and costs €5 - €7.