A day from Lisbon
Day trips from Lisbon
The palaces of Sintra in the mist, the Cascais coast, the walled town of Óbidos, Roman Évora or the giant waves of Nazaré: from Lisbon there are day trips for every taste, many of them by train.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Less than an hour away by train
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PortugalSintra
The colourful Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira with its initiation well and the Moorish Castle among the woods, a World Heritage Site. You get there by train from central Lisbon.
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PortugalCascais
A former fishing village turned seaside resort, with beaches, the Boca do Inferno and a seafront promenade, less than an hour away by train.
What to see in Cascais
An hour and a half or less away
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PortugalÓbidos
A medieval town ringed by walls you can walk along, with white houses and ginjinha served in little chocolate cups.
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PortugalÉvora
The Roman temple, the Chapel of Bones and a historic centre that is a World Heritage Site, in the heart of the Alentejo.
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PortugalNazaré
A fishing town with some of the biggest waves in the world in winter, seen from the lighthouse at the fort of São Miguel Arcanjo.
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PortugalFátima
The sanctuary, one of Europe’s great pilgrimage sites, which you can combine with Óbidos or Nazaré.
What to see in Fátima
For a long day
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PortugalCoimbra
One of the oldest universities in Europe, a World Heritage Site, with the Joanina Library and a hilly old town above the Mondego.
What to see in Coimbra
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Lisbon?
Sintra and Cascais, less than an hour away by train; Óbidos, Évora, Nazaré and Fátima, an hour and a half or less; and Coimbra for a long day.
How do you get from Lisbon to Sintra?
By train from Rossio station, in about 40 minutes. In Sintra the palaces are high up in the hills, so go early and book tickets in high season.
Can you see Sintra and Cascais on the same day?
Yes, although it makes for a long day: Sintra in the morning and the Cascais coast in the afternoon, via Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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