Travel and transport agencies Lisbon Area

The station, which is adjacent to the Oriente railway station, is popular with a number of companies that operate buses from here to destinations all over the country and in neighboring European countries such as France and Spain: Avic (+351 218 940 238 - www.avic.pt), Rede Expressos (rede-expressos.pt/pt), Rodonorte (+351 259 340 710 - www.rodonorte.pt) and Flixbus (www.flixbus.fr), which provides cheap connections between Lisbon and Madrid and Lisbon and Seville and Malaga.

Near the zoo, the bus station has replaced Arco do Cego (which has become a parking lot/loose lot near Saldanha). It is close to the railway station of the same name, which you will have to bypass in some way to get to the entrance. Destinations to all the districts of continental Portugal: big cities (Porto, Coimbra...) and smaller cities in the interior, as well as international connections. It allows you to go to Ericeira in particular.

Located in Alfama, this station serves many national and international destinations. Inside, you will find a supermarket to do some shopping before your train leaves. For lockers, there are automatic lockers at gate 47, as well as at Oriente, Le Rossio and Cais do Sodré stations. The station is closed at night. Around it, you will find several bus stations to take you to different points in the city, including Cais do Sodré.

The train follows the coast, passing through Alcântara, Belém, Algiers, Carcavelos... and Cascais. The coastal route is nice to look at, remember to stand on the left side of the train. In summer, it is a convoy of flip-flops and sunglasses to the beaches of Carcavelos or Estoril. On the outward journey and especially on the return journey, always check the stations served before boarding, as some trains do not always stop at all stations along the way or stop only at Oeiras.

Accessible by metro with the yellow line, it mainly serves the northern suburbs. So you can reach Sintra or Queluz from this station. There are also connections with Santa Apolonia and Oriente. Thanks to the Alfa Pendular, you will be able to go to Braga or Guimarães (several departures per day). The Fertagus company will allow you to go to the beautiful beaches of the south or to Almada by crossing the bridge of April 25th.

On the Tagus, near Praça do Comércio, this river station provides a ferry connection with the southern railway line, whose trains leave from Barreiro, on the left bank of the Tagus. From Barreiro, you can go to Alentejo and Algarve: Beja, Évora, Faro, Vila Real St António and even, why not, in Seville. In Barreiro: rail connections to Setúbal, Alentejo and Algarve. The journey takes about 25 minutes to Barreiro.

These are the buses that connect Cascais to other nearby cities such as Sintra. From the bus station, located above the railway station (be very careful when crossing the Marginal), Scott Urb connects Cascais to Estoril (via the Cascais Shopping shopping centre), Guincho (buses: Nos. 405 and 415) and Sintra (via Cabo da Roca, bus: No. 403), by at least a dozen buses per day. There are also hourly connections to Lisbon airport (via Estoril station and the Colombo Trade Centre).

Cascais is the terminus of the coastal train line that leaves from Cais do Sodré (Lisbon). As it runs along the coast, the trip is quite pleasant. Remember to stand on your left side in the direction of travel to enjoy the view during the trip. The journey from Lisbon takes about 45 minutes. The train is often full in summer. Do not try not to pay, as there are very often controllers and the fine is very high. When leaving the station, you arrive directly in the centre of Cascais. You have to walk a little to get to the beaches.

A video club with games and internet posts.

If you don't feel like walking to the castle, you can take bus no. 434 (Circuito da Pena, 2 buses per hour from 10am to 7pm) which serves all the interesting places or no. 433 (Sintra Line) which goes around the city, as for the brave (scouts always!), they will take the time to discover on foot the famous chimneys of the old palace, the corners and corners of the old town like parks and multiple "quintas". Scotturb also provides connections to Cascais and Estoril (buses Nos. 417 and 418), while No. 403 passes through Cabo da Roca.

Ferries to Tróia, opening to Alentejo and Algarve, leave every 35 or 50 minutes day and night from the port of Setúbal, located near Avenida Todi. In summer, there are monster traffic jams every Friday and Sunday evening to come back. If you do not have a vehicle, we advise you to take the catamaran, faster and more frequent, it arrives directly in the marina (near the beaches). For the South, it is sometimes preferable to go around Alcácer do Sal, it is longer, but often a little faster!

From here, trains (Suburbano, Inter Regional and Inter Cidade) arrive from Barreiro (east of Almada, accessible from Lisbon by crossing the Tagus on the Transtejo ferry from Terreiro do Paço), either direct or serving local stations along the route. From Lisbon, you can take the Fertagus express train to Setúbal. It passes through Roma-Arreiro, Entre Campos and Sete Rios stations and takes 1 hour. This is the easiest and quickest way to get to Setúbal, unless you're already on the other side of the river.

A complete range of cars is at your disposal at competitive prices; these are staggered according to the duration of the rental. 

In front of the railway station, this centre has an Internet space for young people.

Mafrense is now part of Carris. Several routes are available: Sintra, Mafra, Lisbon, as well as the various surrounding beaches. Several lines run to Ericeira, and are more or less direct. We recommend lines 2801 and 2803 or 2740 and 2741. It's not very well signposted in Campo Grande, so don't hesitate to ask someone. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early, especially in summer when there's a long queue to board the bus. Please note that buses leaving from Ericeira may leave early.

Whether you are in France or already there, Terra Lusitania takes care of everything. Based in Lisbon, the team is a specialist in à la carte travel to Portugal and designs tailor-made programmes, in good mood and in French! Discovery and thematic tours, with family or friends, the team proposes programs adapted to your expectations. History, archaeology, festivals, oenology, cetacean sightings, equestrian arts, outdoor sports, the options are numerous: don't hesitate to contact them, they will work out an authentic trip with you.

The French Institute officially reopened on 13 September 2016 in the Embassy's offices. One of its assets is its media library. In addition to this one, it offers French courses and many activities around the language of Molière. In the media library, you will find French news or lifestyle magazines. It also organizes the French Film Festival in Portugal (a big festival in Lisbon that takes place at the end of October or beginning of November).

Do you want to see the city in a different way than walking? Lisbon Bike Rentals offers you to rent electric bikes with large wheels made for the cobblestones and hills of Lisbon streets. These bikes are Lisbon proof! You can either rent the bikes by the day for one or more days and go out on your own, or take part in one of the excursions they offer along the river to Belém or their grand tour that goes through Cascais and makes a loop through the Sintra natural park.

Several return flights from Paris Orly 3, Nantes and Lyon with an increased frequency in high season. Transavia is one of the main low-cost companies to get to Lisbon. In low season, you can take your plane tickets up to 10 days before departure without any real price increase. Pretty good to know for a last-minute stay. In general, the flights have few delays (except in high season) and the service is correct. The airline is also less careful about carry-on baggage than other low-cost airlines.

This passenger car rental agency has a fairly wide range of vehicles available at quite honest rates. Unlike international and often limited companies, Grosso Rent offers personalized services and follows up on its customers. French is spoken there. The company also offers top-of-the-range vehicles that can accommodate up to nine people. Interestingly, they offer packages where the pick-up point is different from the return point of the vehicle in case of itinerant travel.

Some private telephone facilities offer even more discount depending on destination.

The TST (Transporte Sul do Tejo) bus network is now part of the Carris company, and the entire fleet has been changed, now proudly sporting black and yellow. It's not easy to find your way around the website to find out about bus routes and timetables. You should also be aware that the drivers don't always stop at stations, so be sure to signal at the bus stop and on the bus when you want to get off.

Recently renovated, it is one of the most beautiful libraries in the city. It is located in a palace of the seventeenth century and for this reason it has had to make some amenities such as power outlets everywhere and good internet access. It also has a booth overlooking the garden.

A very useful address if you need to print your boarding pass or other paper. When you arrive, you have to take a ticket with a number and sometimes you have to be patient while waiting for your turn to come. There may be a large influx of students. Here they do all kinds of work and have several kinds of paper at their disposal. They also have computers if you need to go on the Internet. If you don't have a USB stick with you, you can also email what you want to print.

Opposite the Palácio Foz, it is one of the largest offices in the city centre with extended opening hours (just like the airport) to get there after work until late at night. Like everywhere else, you have to take a number and wait your turn. There is no automatic franking machine here like in France, so you will have to queue to send your letters or buy stamps. This office has a cafeteria next door where you can have a coffee while waiting for your number to appear on the screen.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a lively, cosmopolitan city that attracts many visitors every year. Essential services for travelers include DHL, a well-known international delivery company. DHL offers a range of fast, reliable delivery services, whether for important documents or larger parcels. Whether for personal or business needs, DHL is a safe and convenient choice for all your delivery requirements in Lisbon.

Pretty close to the good Residencial Mar dos Azores, a rather crude computer space of décoffrage dedicated to the sale and assembly of PC. Suitable equipment and possibility of printing at reasonable prices.

Not far from the train station, a «lookée» address with free Wi-Fi, from the moment of ordering.

Near the Sesimbra Hotel & Spa, east of the city, some Internet stations in a modern lounge bar with bowling and animations.

Stationery with fine photocopies, postal and fax services not too prohibitive, and even an Internet café. For those with a smartphone or laptop, Wi-fi is free on site.

In the heart of the city (at a corner of the Rossio, facing the Dona Maria II Theatre), this cosmopolitan communication area has about cabins and telephones and Internet workstations. Although very busy, it remains very central and practical!

Company specialized in printing, photocopies… Good work and good prices.

Free Internet access limited to half an hour.

The website is quite complete for surfers.

Setúbal has specific services and activities designed to serve and meet the needs of young people and youth and sports associations. These include awareness-raising sessions on ethics in sport, safe and responsible Internet surfing, and violence in relationships. Information sessions on the Portuguese Youth Institute's programs are also offered.

Located in Lisbon, Portugal, the DPD Portugal Son delivery service is a convenient choice for your shipping needs.

The French Embassy in Portugal is your point of contact for all questions concerning identity documents, travel between countries and residence conditions, among others. The website of the French embassy in Portugal, located in Lisbon, is a mine of information to prepare your trip or to give you any useful address in case of problem once in Portugal. Keep in mind and consult it without hesitation. Site obviously in French.