- Must visit
Centro Cultural de Cascais
Prestigious museum in a former palace and modern wing, renowned for Portuguese and international contemporary art exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$26
Fastest journey on Sep 23
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
3 h 47 m
Buses on Sep 23
20
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Cascais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Cascais will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 20 buses from Porto to Cascais, including 8 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct buses cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto to Cascais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Cascais:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Cascais costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Cascais take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rede Expressos, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Citi Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Cascais buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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53 · 91 | 1:15 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 5h30 | 6:45 AM Almada, Centro Sul | 1 transfer | |
49 · 90 | 5:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h15 | 9:15 AM Almada, Centro Sul | 1 transfer | |
36+ 52 | 6:30 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h55 | 12:25 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 1 transfer | |
50+ 98 | 8:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h35 | 12:00 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h55 | 12:20 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h55 | 12:25 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 transfersDirect | |
10 · 96 | 10:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h15 | 2:15 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 1 transfer | |
60 · 83 | 11:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h15 | 3:15 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 5:10 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50+ 98 | 1:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h30 | 5:30 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 1 transfer | |
50 · 98 | 3:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h15 | 7:15 PM Almada, Centro Sul | 1 transfer | |
36 · 53 | 3:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 4h55 | 7:55 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h55 | 7:55 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h55 | 7:55 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 3h35 | 7:35 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 0 transfersDirect | |
75+ 36 | 5:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h40 | 10:40 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 1 transfer | |
49 · 36 | 5:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h40 | 10:40 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 1 transfer | |
36+ 52 | 5:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 5h40 | 10:40 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 4h10 | 10:40 PM Sintra, Av. Mário Firmino Miguel (Portela de Sintra - Estação Norte) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Porto to Cascais run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Cascais — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cascais trip today.
Prestigious museum in a former palace and modern wing, renowned for Portuguese and international contemporary art exhibitions.
Outstanding museum dedicated to painter Paula Rego, housed in a striking building with major works and rotating exhibitions.
Historic mansion museum displaying decorative arts, Indo-Portuguese pieces, and elegant interiors from an aristocratic residence.
Charming old town quarter of lanes, tiled facades, shops, and squares, ideal for walking and soaking up local atmosphere.
Lively beachside promenade and square by the bay, perfect for people-watching, views, and easy access to central sights.
Scenic seafront avenue linking Cascais and Estoril, popular for walking, cycling, and expansive Atlantic views.
Grilled sea bass, a staple on the Cascais coast, prized for very fresh Atlantic fish and simple charcoal grilling with olive oil.
Charcoal-grilled sardines are a classic Portuguese summer dish, especially loved in coastal towns for their rich flavor and freshness.
Seafood rice with shellfish cooked in a rich broth. Popular near Cascais for showcasing local catch and comforting maritime flavors.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in a historic fortress hotel, known for refined Portuguese cuisine and exceptional ocean views.
Celebrated seafood restaurant at Cascais marina, popular for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished service in a stylish setting.
Traditional seafood venue near the coast, praised for generous portions, local fish dishes, and a relaxed classic atmosphere.
Moderate for Portugal: lodging is pricier in summer, but meals and local transport are reasonable for a resort town near Lisbon.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis usually get small rounding up. Cafes often just round up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Cascais by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cascais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Porto to Cascais buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios station pair. Use this guide to compare Porto and Cascais bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
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