The ferry is the direct river crossing between Cacilhas in Almada and Cais do Sodré in Lisbon. Here is how to plan both directions without relying on an old timetable or fare.
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Start at Cacilhas
Head to the Cacilhas ferry terminal on the Almada side. If you are staying away from the waterfront, work out the trip to the terminal first; a ferry ticket does not tell you how long that local connection will take. At the terminal, follow the signs for the Lisbon-bound crossing and check the departure displays rather than assuming every boat is yours.
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Check departures and tickets before boarding
Transtejo Soflusa operates the Cacilhas–Cais do Sodré crossing. Check its current departure information, ticket options and fares before leaving. Confirm which ticket or travel card is valid for your journey and where to buy or load it; do not assume a ticket for another Lisbon service also covers the ferry. Allow time for ticketing and boarding, particularly if you have a connection after the crossing.
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Arrive at Cais do Sodré
The ferry lands at Cais do Sodré on Lisbon’s riverfront. From there, continue on foot or use Lisbon’s local transport for your onward destination. Look up that next leg separately: arriving at the ferry terminal is not the same as reaching every part of Lisbon.
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Plan the return as carefully as the outward trip
The return ferry leaves from Cais do Sodré for Cacilhas. Check the current return departures before you start a late evening in Lisbon, and leave a margin for getting back to the terminal. Services may differ by day or change at short notice; consult the operator again on the day you travel.
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If plans change
For service updates or questions about step-free access, luggage and boarding arrangements, check directly with Transtejo Soflusa before relying on a particular departure. If the ferry does not suit your plans, look up an alternative route from your exact location rather than assuming the next connection will be immediate.
Before you go
Check live ferry, bus, opening and access information before setting out. Services, timetables and access arrangements change, and official providers are the only reliable source.
