Lisbon city trains

The 5 main urban train lines in Lisbon

A city full of history and charm, Lisbon also has an extensive and diverse train network that visitors can use to explore the city and surrounding regions. However, the network, made up of several lines with different destinations and stops, can seem confusing at first glance. This article aims to help you better understand Lisbon's urban trains and use them efficiently.

Lisbon's urban train network consists of five main lines that serve different points in the city and its surroundings: the Linha da Azambuja, the Linha de Cascais, the Linha de Sintra, the Linha do Sado and Fertagus Setubal.

Azambuja Line

along the Tagus River towards the north

The Linha da Azambuja connects several central and peripheral stations and has different end points:

• Santa Apolónia ↔ Azambuja (Linha do Norte): This route connects the center of Lisbon with the city of Azambuja in the north. It is ideal for travelers who want to drive north of Lisbon.

• Alcântara-Terra ↔ Castanheira do Ribatejo (Linha de Cintura and Linha do Norte): this connection serves stations along the ring road (Linha de Cintura) and beyond to Castanheira do Ribatejo.

• Alcântara-Terra ↔ Azambuja (Linha de Cintura and Linha do Norte): the northern route is also served here, but with an additional section through the ring road.

Cascais Line

Along the coast to the beaches.

This line extends along the coast and connects Lisbon with the cities to the west:

• Cais do Sodré ↔ Cascais (semi-fast): A fast connection that only stops at selected stations and shortens travel time.

• Cais do Sodré ↔ Cascais (all): This route stops in all seasons and offers complete coverage of the coastline.

• Cais do Sodré ↔ Oeiras: Route that specifically reaches the Oeiras scale, ideal for shorter routes along the coast.

Sintra Line

Head northwest towards Sintra.

The Linha de Sintra connects Lisbon with the Sintra region to the west and beyond:

• Sintra ↔ Rossio (Linha de Sintra): A direct connection between Lisbon and the historic city of Sintra, known for its palaces and castles.

• Sintra ↔ Oriente: This route connects Sintra with the modern Oriente station, an important transport hub in Lisbon.

• Sintra ↔ Alverca (Linhas de Sintra, Cintura and Norte): An extensive route that uses several lines and connects different points of the city.

• Mira Sintra-Meleças ↔ Rossio (Linhas do Oeste and Sintra): This route serves the western suburb of Mira Sintra-Meleças and reaches the center of Lisbon.

Sado Line

The Linha do Sado offers connections from Lisbon to the south of the country:

• Barreiro ↔ Praias do Sado-A (Linha do Alentejo and Linha do Sul): This line connects the Barreiro train station with the southern beaches of Sado, partly using the Linha do Alentejo and the Linha do Sul.

Fertagus Line

Head south across the Tagus River to Setúbal.

The Fertagus Line is a major railway linking Lisbon with the southern suburbs and cities across the Tagus River. This line offers travelers and travelers an efficient and practical connection between the capital and the southern regions, including the cities of Almada, Seixal, Barreiro and Setúbal. Here you will find a complete overview of the Fertagus line to help travelers better plan their trips.

The Fertagus line is a great option for travelers traveling between Lisbon and the southern regions. It not only offers fast and reliable connections, but also a convenient alternative to crossing the bridge by car, which can save a lot of time, especially during rush hour.

The Fertagus Line begins in Lisbon at the Roma-Areeiro station and ends in the south (across the Tagus River) at the Setúbal station .

The route runs through the following main stations:

Lisbon:

• Roma-Areeiro: The northern terminus of the line, located in the center of Lisbon.

• Entrecampos: A central transfer station that connects different parts of Lisbon.

• Sete Rios: Major transport hub for Lisbon with access to buses and metro.

• Campolide: Another important stop in Lisbon.

South side of the Tagus River:

• Pragal: First stop on the south bank of the Tagus River, ideal for accessing the Almada Forum.

• Corroios: An important stop in the city of Seixal.

• Amora Forums: Serves the neighborhoods of Amora.

• Fogueteiro: Central stop for residents of the towns of Seixal and Barreiro.

• Coina: Transfer point for travelers to Barreiro or Alentejo.

• Penalva: Station used mainly for local trips.

• Palmela: Known for its proximity to the historic city of Palmela and its castle.

• Setúbal: The southern terminus of the line, located in the city of Setúbal, known for its fish markets and beaches.