Cacilhas, Portugal
Dinner in Cacilhas from Lisbon: choose the return ferry before the table
Plan the Cais do Sodre crossing, the restaurant address, and the walk back without assuming every waterfront route stays open.
For Visitors planning an evening across the Tagus
The short answer
Cais do Sodré–Cacilhas takes about 10 minutes. Adult fares are €2 each way, or €1.60 per Zapping validation; a new reusable card costs €0.50. Weekday returns at 21:10, 21:30 and 21:50 give you a dinner framework.
The crossing at a glance
Published planning figures · source check
Weekday evening examples from the published timetable; fares checked 26 October 2026.
Terminals
Cais do Sodré ferry terminal in Lisbon ↔ Cacilhas terminal in Almada. [2]
Crossing and evening pattern
About 10 minutes. The weekday return table includes 21:10, 21:30 and 21:50; later gaps vary rather than following one all-night interval. [2]
Adult return budget
€2 each way / €4 return at the simple fare; €1.60 each way / €3.20 return using Zapping. Add €0.50 for a new reusable card; meals are separate. [4]
Terminal access
TTSL lists wheelchair access at Cais do Sodré and Cacilhas terminals. A restaurant’s approach is separate from the terminal facilities. [5]
A dinner plan with a realistic boat home
For a weekday dinner near the terminal, aim for 21:10 home and keep 21:30 as the next listed option. Move dinner earlier for a restaurant farther along the waterfront or uphill.
Two adults buying simple returns and a new card each: €8 + €1 = €9. With suitable existing cards and Zapping: €6.40 for two returns. Dinner and onward transport are extra.
Do not make a waterfront shortcut essential
Ask your restaurant for terminal-to-door directions. Old map lines do not confirm that the Ginjal waterfront is open or lit after dark. Choose a confirmed route.
Keep upper Almada separate from a late dinner
An upper-Almada viewpoint adds a hill or lift journey to dinner. Allow for its access and the return walk before committing to a late table.
Have an evening that can end earlier
Shorten the walk and return earlier if the weather, service or your group’s energy changes. For disruption, follow TTSL’s instructions; road transfers have different costs and timings.
Verify before you travel
- Cacilhas timetable and service-day meaning after midnight
- Restaurant booking and exact terminal-to-door route
- Current waterfront access and any mobility requirements
- Correct ticket and onward travel from Cais do Sodre
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Search the parts of your Cacilhas, Portugal trip
Sources checked
Schedules, fares, access, and operating conditions can change. These links are provided so you can verify the current information directly.
- Cais do Sodre to Cacilhas crossingVisit Lisboa · checked Sep 7, 2026
- Cacilhas–Cais do Sodré: crossing time and weekday evening departuresTranstejo Soflusa · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Combined ticket coverage and exclusionsTranstejo Soflusa · checked Sep 7, 2026
- TTSL occasional fares: simple tickets, Zapping and reusable cardTranstejo Soflusa · checked Oct 26, 2026
- Cais do Sodré, Seixal and Cacilhas terminal facilitiesTranstejo Soflusa · checked Oct 26, 2026
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Published September 7, 2026 · reviewed September 7, 2026 · Traworler editorial; AI-assisted research, not a firsthand trip report. Editorial planning guidance, not a guarantee of access, price, or service.