What is the fastest way from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Peniche?

The fastest option is Direct metered taxi (motorway A8) (Lisbon licensed taxi operators) with a typical duration of 1 h 15 min.

What is the cheapest way from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Peniche?

The cheapest option is Metro Blue Line + Rede Expressos from Sete Rios (Metropolitano + Rede Expressos) at approximately €10.00.

Is there a train to Peniche?

No. The Peniche rail line was decommissioned. Bus or car only.

Can I do Peniche as a day trip from Lisbon?

Yes — 09:00 bus arrives Peniche 11:00, see fortress + Supertubos + maybe Berlengas + return 17:30 bus, arrive Lisbon 19:30.

Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Peniche: complete transport guide

Peniche is a fortified peninsula on the Atlantic coast 100 km north of Lisbon — famous for its 16th-century fortress (later used as a political prison) and Supertubos beach, host of Portugal's leg of the World Surf League. Gateway to the Berlengas archipelago. From Humberto Delgado Airport plan 2 hours.

How do the options compare?

Option	Operator	Duration	Price	Frequency
Metro Blue Line + Rede Expressos from Sete Rios	Metropolitano + Rede Expressos	2 h	€10.00	Every 1–2 h
Direct metered taxi (motorway A8)	Lisbon licensed taxi operators	1 h 15 min	€90–120	On demand
Uber / Bolt direct	Uber, Bolt	1 h 15 min	€65–90	On demand via app
Rental car from airport	Hertz, Avis, Europcar	1 h 15 min	€30–55/day + €8 tolls	24/7 at terminal
Surf-camp pre-booked shuttle	Various Peniche surf-school operators	1 h 15 min	€20–35 per person	Pre-book before arrival

Metro Blue Line + Rede Expressos from Sete Rios?

Metro Red Line to Saldanha, Blue Line to Jardim Zoológico (Sete Rios terminal). Rede Expressos coach direct to Peniche bus station (5-min walk to old town and fortress).

Operator: Metropolitano + Rede Expressos
Duration: 2 h
Price: €10.00
Frequency: Every 1–2 h
Where to board: Aeroporto Metro → Sete Rios
Notes: Cheapest scheduled option.

Source: Rede Expressos

Direct metered taxi (motorway A8)?

A8 motorway north with tolls (~€8 each way). Meter T2 plus tolls.

Operator: Lisbon licensed taxi operators
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Price: €90–120
Frequency: On demand
Where to board: Official rank at arrivals
Notes: Useful with surfboards (Uber drivers usually refuse boards).

Source: ANA passenger info

Uber / Bolt direct?

€25–30 cheaper than the metered taxi.

Operator: Uber, Bolt
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Price: €65–90
Frequency: On demand via app
Where to board: TVDE area at arrivals
Notes: Not recommended with surfboards (drivers refuse). Pre-book in app.

Rental car from airport?

For surf trips with boards or Peniche + Óbidos + Nazaré combo, rental car is essential. Surfboard roof rack adds €5–10/day.

Operator: Hertz, Avis, Europcar
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Price: €30–55/day + €8 tolls
Frequency: 24/7 at terminal
Where to board: Rental pavilion
Notes: Free parking in the fortress / old town. Most Berlengas-boat operators have customer parking.

Surf-camp pre-booked shuttle?

Most Peniche surf schools (Surf Paradise, Peniche Surf Camp, etc.) offer pre-booked transfer with surfboard transport.

Operator: Various Peniche surf-school operators
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Price: €20–35 per person
Frequency: Pre-book before arrival
Where to board: Designated meet-and-greet zone
Notes: Book directly with the surf camp; usually included with multi-night packages.

When should you pick each option?

Metro + Rede Expressos: Cheapest, drops in town.
Metered taxi: Best option with surfboards.
Uber / Bolt: Cheaper without surfboards.
Rental car: Best for serious surf trips.
Surf-camp shuttle: Solo travellers booking surf packages.

What are the practical tips?

WSL surfing competitions at Supertubos run October each year — book accommodation 6 months ahead.
Berlengas island boat trips leave from Peniche port (45 min crossing); reserve via Viamar online.
The fortress now houses the National Resistance Museum — important Salazar-dictatorship history.
Try percebes (gooseneck barnacles) and fresh sardines at restaurants around the harbour.

Data last verified: 2026-05-13.