How to Get from Lisbon to Cabo da Roca

How to Reach Cabo da Roca from Lisbon

The most western point of the entire Euroasian landmass, this cape is one of Portugal most visited natural sights. If you are visiting Lisbon and want to experience the pure majesty of its nature for yourself, then you should start planning your trip up to this fabled hilly cape.

Fortunately, getting there is a relatively easy task, as you are able to choose between either taking public transport, or a private transfer, depending on your own personal travel needs and preference. In the following article, we plan to detail all available transportation methods, in the hopes of assisting you make the best choice. Enjoy!

Is there a Train from Lisbon to Cabo da Roca?

Well, kinda. In order to reach your destination, you will need to catch a Metro, a Train, and a Bus, meaning you get to enjoy a little of each during your journey. The journey with public transport is not an efficient one, yet, for those who are concerned with overspending on transportation, it seems to be the most affordable option – we will discuss this point in a later section.

From the centre of Lisbon, catch the Metro at the Intendente station, getting off at Areeiro. From the Metro station, you will need to walk a block over to the train station, which isn’t far. After arriving there, check the departure board to see when the train to Sintra departs, as well as which platform it is leaving from.

When you arrive in Sintra, which will be the longest leg of your trip, head to the bus station outside to catch the final part of your trip. The 1624 bus goes directly to your desired destination, passing through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.

In total, tickets will cost around €20 per person, with each connection needing a different ticket. You can luckily buy each one at convenient kiosks at the stations for each stop.

Travel Tip: Enjoy the ride, even if it may be long!

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Distance from Lisbon to Cabo da Roca

As the crow flies, there is a total distance of 31.8 kilometres between the two destinations. By car, this distance increases up to 40 kilometres, the duration of the trip should be around 45 minutes, depending on traffic and other road conditions.

Various Transportation Options to Cabo da Roca from Lisbon

As has been detailed thus far, when it comes to public transport you will need to take a confusing combination of rides in a variety of different vehicles. This may seem exciting to some, to others it will be a nightmare. When it comes to private transportation, such as with a rental car or regular taxi cab, they can seem efficient options, yet they too have their downsides.

For car rentals, you are usually met with a large insurance fee to pay before even picking up the car. This may seem logical, yet in reality it will leave you out of pocket before the trip has even started.

With regular taxi cabs, you can oftentimes be overcharged for the service, with taxi drivers overcharging tourists, even if it is considered illegal.

Due to this, you really only have one option left, a private transfer with AtoB. We offer a unique transfer experience, from beginning to end. With a wide range of extra add-ons, such as child seats, additional stops, and even a language preference, you get to travel your way. Our service is especially useful for this trip, as your driver can wait for you while you enjoy the view, then take you back to Lisbon!

Cheapest Way from Lisbon to Cabo da Roca

It depends how you look at it. At face value, public transport looks to be the cheapest option, yet upon further inspection, you’ll see that a private transfer from Lisbon to Cabo da Roca is your best deal. If you consider that public transport will cost around 20 euros per person, if you look at the per person cost of a transfer with AtoB, it actually turns out to be less. Thus, in this case, booking a taxi with AtoB is your cheapest option, which becomes even cheaper the larger the vehicle you book!

How much is a Taxi to Cabo da Roca from Lisbon

From:

Lisbon

Airport

To:

Cabo da Roca

City centre

40 kilometers 43 minutes

Vehicle Class	People	Luggage	Price
Economy	4	3	€47.00
Business	3	2	€97.00
First-class	3	2	€134.00
Economy Van	7	6	€61.00
Business Van	7	6	€127.00
Economy Van+	8	8	€72.00
Sprinter Van	10	11	€122.00

Booking a Transfer from Lisbon to Cabo da Roca

Booking a taxi transfer from to Cabo da Roca with AtoB is probably going to be the easiest thing you’ve done today – promise! First, head over to our booking platform, and get the process in motion. You will then be asked to select your destination and fill out your travel details including pick up date, departure time, and pick up and drop off points. The next step is to select the type of vehicle that you want, such as economy, business or luxury first-class.

There are also a number of van options available for larger groups. Once you have completed these steps, make sure to include as many add-ons as you need, before proceeding to the payment page; which allows you to pay securely with a credit or debit card.

Once your payment is successfully processed, a confirmation email will be sent to you with the booking details and a reference number. All you have to do is show up at the assigned time and you will be greeted by a friendly driver who will take you to your destination safely. See, told you it was going to be easy!