Day trip from Lisbon
Cascais
Seaside Charm Near Lisbon
Approximately 40 minutes by train
Why visit
Cascais is Lisbon’s easiest polished seaside escape, pairing a walkable old town and sheltered beaches with an attractive coastal path leading toward the dramatic Boca do Inferno.
Top things to see
- The lanes of Cascais Old Town
- Praia da Rainha
- Boca do Inferno
- The marina and citadel
- The coastal promenade
Suggested one-day plan
Take the direct coastal train and explore Cascais Old Town and Praia da Rainha.
Enjoy lunch near the centre or marina.
Walk or cycle the coast toward Boca do Inferno and enjoy the Atlantic views.
Return on the direct train beside the Tagus estuary.
Frequent direct trains leave Lisbon’s Cais do Sodré station for Cascais and take about 40 minutes. The route follows the coast, and Cascais station is only a few minutes’ walk from the old town and nearby beaches.
A relaxed half or full day (5–8 hours).
- The Lisbon–Cascais train is an easy direct connection.
- Beach conditions and facilities vary seasonally.
- Boca do Inferno is around a 25-minute walk from the centre.
- Summer weekends can be crowded, so travel early.