Travel and transport agencies Portugal

On the Porto-Aveiro-Coimbra-Lisbon line, it is well served: every hour, 1 train leaves to Porto and to Coimbra. 4 direct connections with Braga, one every hour with Lisbon. Buses are available to the city centre.

7 km west of the city towards Praia de Faro. A good number of international flights and 3 to 4 daily flights to Lisbon by the TAP (www.tap.pt). For France, the airport is served by Easyjet (www.easyjet.com), Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) and Transavia (www.transavia.com) with at least one Paris-Faro flight per day. The building was expanded and modernized in 2017. You can book your parking space on the internet. Bus number 16 is going there. Departure and arrival in front of the bus station on Avenida de la Republica from 5am to 11pm.

Built in 1886 and 1887, and designed by architect José Luís Monteiro, it blends three styles - Neo-Gothic, Manueline and Plateresque - and boasts a remarkable façade. It's hard to pass by without noticing it. You'll have the chance to visit it if you take the train to Sintra. Rossio station is served by the metro (Restauradores station on the blue Gaviota line). Numerous bus routes pass close by: the 759 from Oriente or Santa Apolónia stations, or the 744 or Aerobus 91 from the airport.

Porto, the city of the famous wine of the same name, is full of wonders to discover. For starters, there's nothing like enjoying a glass of port in one of the many bars on the banks of the Rio Douro, while taking in the magnificent views of the colorful buildings that stretch along the river. A mini-cruise on the river is another way to discover the city from another angle. Then lose yourself in the city's old quarters and step back in time. Wine lovers can also enjoy tastings in downtown Porto, while those with more time can explore the surrounding vineyards. Locals also recommend discovering the city's street art on a free guided tour, as well as enjoying the many bars and restaurants on Rua Galeria de Paris and Rua Cândido dos Reis. Porto has a good public transport network, but it's also pleasant to get around on foot to discover the city's different districts.

Since 1998, it has been the modern railway station on the World Expo site. It is adjacent to the Vasco de Gama shopping mall. In the northeast of the city, it's on exactly the same line as Santa Apolónia (same services plus Sintra), but closer to the airport. For long-distance tickets, the fare is the same whether you leave from either station. Numerous bus connections are available, such as the 744 from the station to Restauradores.

TAP is Portugal's national airline. There are several daily flights to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux and Nantes. Prices are very attractive in low season, as they are similar to those of low-cost airlines, with much better service and cabin comfort. And because it's a national airline, there's less risk of delays in high season. If you have checked baggage, it's worth checking the ticket prices on their website. Their loyalty program allows you to deduct 5 euros per journey.

This terminal takes you to Cacilhas, home of the famous Cristo Rei. You can take your car or even a bicycle (free). You can pay for your ticket with the zapping card. From Cacilhas, there are numerous connections (Carris bus or MTS metro, www.mts.pt) for Costa da Caparica, Setúbal, Sesimbra... The crossing takes about 10 minutes. There's also another boat to Seixal or Montijo, which takes 30 minutes.

Manages all ferry transport in Lisbon. Each ferry station (terminal) has an information and sales office, where you can buy tickets, otherwise you can simply load your transport card with the zapping formula. The company also organizes yellow boat tours on the Tagus lasting 2h30 or 1h, every day, from April to October. Departures take place from Terreiro do Paço (at 3pm) or Cais do Sodré (at 4.30pm).

This team of Asian connoisseurs and enthusiasts presents a 9 or 11-day guided tour in Japan: "Splendours of Japan". A classic but well-crafted itinerary that will take you to Tōkyō, Hiroshima, Kyotō, Nara and Osaka. Visitors can also choose from a wide range of tailor-made stays with modules such as the one available at Tōkyō

La Route des Voyages is a dynamic and enthusiastic team with a real knowledge of the field with nearly 30 years of travel around the world. All of them are tailor-made, according to your inspiration and the knowledge you have acquired through your many experiences, but also according to the number of participants and their interests. Under the supervision of a project coordinator, the agency will make you discover many unusual or more classic destinations with wonderful "destination managers".

This cableway has been in operation since March 11, 1995. The cabins pass over the forest to link the town center with Mount Penha, 617 m above sea level. The journey takes 10 minutes, during which time you can admire one of the region's most beautiful landscapes and religious monuments. Mount Penha is home to the Nossa Senhora do Carmo sanctuary. There's also a leisure park, caves, mountain bike and hiking trails, a mini-golf course, a campsite and a petiscos restaurant.

In Portugal, as in France, many young people go through the BlaBlaCar website to travel to the country at a lower cost. From Lisbon you can find several destinations in the region and elsewhere in Portugal. If you want to go to Porto for example, you will find several options per day.

As its equivalent to Lisbon, Turislua had the right idea of launching Circuits-Tuk (Thai-powered motorisé-powered tricycle) in Sintra and Cascais and surrounding Areas. The area lends itself very well to this type of transport.

For 60 years, Arts et Vie, a cultural association for travel and leisure, has been developing tourism open to knowledge and cultural and human discovery. The spirit of the trips is part of an associative tradition characterized by a friendly atmosphere, rich in encounters, heritage and civilizations of the world. All the tours are led by passionate guides, trained by the association, anxious to share their enthusiasm with the travellers. Five continents... sixty countries... to each his own!

The main Portuguese bus company offers routes in Portugal and Europe. Its domestic routes serve many destinations from north to south. The network is very good and the buses are very punctual. It is possible to buy tickets in bus stations, on the website or on the application. Practical when you don't have a printer at hand. The more you buy your ticket in advance, the less it costs. There are also discounts for students and the youth fare applies... up to age 29!

Buses Carris urban transport (of a beautiful orange) are handled with dexterity and speed by drivers who are not cold in their eyes! The company is gradually working on new, much better models: Good suspension, air conditioning, electric motor! Generally, we climb up the front and descend down the back. Buses cross the city in all directions. They are taken at the countless stops (paragem) where their numbers and journeys are indicated. Here, unlike other cities like Paris, we don't tighten up on the bus. Sometimes the driver doesn't let people rise, even though there's plenty of room for you!

The bus network with 90 urban and suburban lines is much larger than the subway. The main nodes of the network are: Cais do Sodré, Praça do Comércio, Marquês Pombal and Entre Campos. Tickets (modulo or bilhete), which are purchased on buses at € 1.85 for a «trip» ticket. You also have the possibility to load your card in metro stations with the zapping formula of loading a sum of money and which is valid on several networks (trains, buses, metro…). Tickets purchased at € 1.85 (€ 2.90 for tramways, 3.60 € for two funicular trips, 5 € for two trips to the Santa Justa elevator) to drivers are simple tickets (available in kiosk). For some time now there have finally been plans of the city and lines to buy you, on the storyteller, at one of the Carris agencies or tourist offices. There are always hardly any indications on the buses themselves. A little confusing to know where to stop. In this case, do not hesitate to ask the neighbor or driver to indicate the stop: the legendary lisboet kindness will do the rest! You will have the joy of seeing half the bus taunting you on the shoulder to tell you that you have arrived at a good port. It's good for egos! Carris (bus, trams, elevators) holds several kiosks in Lisbon, among others: Airport, Cais do Sodré, Praça da Figueira-Rossio (sale within a Casa da Genre - www.casadasorte.pt, games shop, entries: 1 B Praça da Figueira or 119 Rossio-Pedro IV or 37, Rua Garett in Chiado), Santa Apolónia, Cais do Sodré, Campo Pequeno (face to the Praça de Touros), Estrela (near the church), Belém… closed on Sunday. Generally, a lot of waiting, due to lack of staff in numbers, especially early months at the time of renewal of subscriptions.

A Breton tour operator with a presence throughout the West, Salaün Holidays offers a very wide range of suitable destinations, including tours and stays on the other side of the world, but also at the gateway to Europe or even in France. As a specialist in tours around the world, this agency gives you the choice: California, Egypt, Vietnam, Morocco or even the Trans-Siberian Railway...

Committed to responsible tourism, Huwans attaches great importance to preserving the environment and respecting the cultural heritage of the people it meets. Specializing in trekking and adventure tours, the tour operator offers several tours in India, including "Rajasthan, Thar Desert and Maharajah Palaces", a 16-day program exploring the cities, palaces and desert of Thar, and "Tamil Nadu Mountains and Temples and Kerala Lagoons" (15 days, including two half-day hikes).

Local car rental agency.

For the past 40 years, Voyageurs du Monde has been building a world totally dedicated to tailor-made, individual travel, thanks - among other things - to the expert advice provided by qualified specialists in their destination of choice or origin. You'll benefit from their help not only in preparing your trip, but throughout the entire duration of your stay. All tours are suitable for children, as it's all a question of pace. We also offer a website with rich, inspiring content and a tailor-made mobile application.

Viseu is served by the Marques bus company, which offers intercity services in the Viseu area, as well as routes to other towns such as Mangualde, Nelas, Seia, Gouveia, Oliveira do Hospital, Celorico da Beira and Guarda. The company also provides transport to schools. In urban transport, Marques has a partnership with the municipality of Gouveia to operate the city's bus routes. In addition to its regional services, Marques offers express services to the RNE and makes international trips in collaboration with the Intercentro and Internorte lines. The company has a fleet of 58 coaches, the average age of which is around 11 years. It employs 71 people for logistics, fleet maintenance, etc. Marques is renowned for its competitive prices and the quality of its services.

There are about 50 bus lines in the Porto metropolitan area, about 10 of which run at night. The most important bus lines are line 502 that connects Bolhão, Boa Vista and Matosinhos, line 500 that connects Ribeira to Matosinhos along the coast and line 202 that connects the centre of Porto to Boa Vista. Find a very practical interactive map on the site to find out the stops and timetables. Possibility to take a ticket for a Yellowbus tourist bus and/or an old tramway to explore the city.

Beja, a town located in Portugal, offers a convenient car rental service for travelers. Aluguer de Carros Beja offers a wide range of cars to suit all needs, whether for a business trip, a wedding or a family vacation. Frequent customers can also enjoy additional benefits by joining the Avis Preferred loyalty program. Aluguer de Carros Beja will make your trip easier and let you discover the city and its surroundings in complete freedom.

On the way to Alcobaça (1 times a day) and Lisbon (5 to 7 times a day).

On the Figueira da Foz-Leiria-Cacém line (Lisbon periphery) some interregional links: 5 trains for Caldas da Rainha, 5 for Leiria, 3 for Figueira and 3 for Óbidos.

A training centre (Portuguese for foreigners) and services (fax, Internet).

Taxi company, make transfers from the airport to the centre of the city. 

For caving at nearby sites, you can contact Vítor Rodrigues.

A large multimedia center.

Many online players. Billiard room and games.

For those who prefer not to travel with a low-cost airline, Air France is a good option. The airline operates direct flights from Paris, but flights from other major French cities such as Nantes, Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille are non-direct, via Paris or even Amsterdam. On the other hand, flights depart from Orly or Roissy. This allows you to choose according to where you live. As with other airlines, you will have to pay a supplement for checked baggage.

The Alliance française is a reference in Portugal for learning the language of Molière, with more than 3,000 students per year. It provides courses for individuals and companies, but also for children or in the form of e-learning. Courses can be thematic and focused on tourism, business, etc. If you need official and certified translation, this service is also available. Since 2019, it has moved closer to the French high school and occupies a building in the Amoreiras district.

In the Knowledge Pavilion, a huge room: We are at the faculty, with 30 Mac computers (two equipped in Braille, voice synthesizers…) available and free access (per 5 minutes session) after having paid the entrance fee to the Pavilion (€).

Vehicles from the BMW, VW and Skoda ranges. As with all car rentals, it is necessary to have a driver's license for at least one year and to be at least 21 years old. Any type of payment is accepted. No application fee, no cancellation fee. This agency offers competitive rates, degressive according to the length of the rental. It does not have an office at the airport, but offers to deliver your vehicle on the spot, and to accompany you on your return. Personalized and efficient service. A recommended agency.

Iberent is a car rental agency present in several Portuguese cities, including Lisbon, Estoril, Leiria and Porto. In Leiria, the address is Rua Doutor José Henriques Vareda 2410-122. And in Porto, the agency is located at Rua De Camões 4000-140.

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.

In small groups animated by a lecturer, Worlds and Wonders offers its guests to discover and visit the most beautiful gardens in the world. You can choose a à la carte or the tour already prepared "Special botany" in the region of cape Town to discover the flora characteristic of the gardens of South Africa accompanied by a specialist. Read more

La Balaguère is an agency specialized in walking and cycling trips. It offers trips with or without a guide, for families or small groups, for all levels, from beginners to experienced walkers. She takes you to the end of the world, but also (and especially!) in the Gers. Her stay "Between culture and gastronomy, happiness is in the Gers" mixes 3 hours of walking daily and visits of cultural and patrimonial sites : Flaran Abbey and Valence-sur-Baïse, Auch, Larressingle and Condom, Gondrin and the hills of Armagnac.

For more than 30 years, they have been specialists in accompanying people on trips and hikes throughout France and further afield, and on the road to Santiago de Compostela. They offer tailor-made formulas, whether you are on foot, by bike, in a minibus or with your family, depending on the length of your journey and your budget. In partnership with all the local actors, including high comfort hotels and quality guest houses. We also provide luggage transportation from one stage to another. Leave in complete freedom.