Region in Leiria District, Portugal
Getting around Silver Coast
How to get around Silver Coast
A car is best for the coast. Rodoviária do Oeste buses link towns, Rede Expressos and FlixBus reach Lisbon in about 1–1.5 hours, and the Oeste rail line has been disrupted in 2026.
Ways to get around Silver Coast
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rodoviária do Oeste buses | Check with operator | Caldas–Óbidos–Peniche–Nazaré; limited services at weekends |
| Rede Expressos / Flixbus to Lisbon | Check with operator | About 1–1.5 hours to Lisbon Sete Rios or Oriente |
| CP Oeste line trains | See cp.pt | Slow (about 2 hours); replacement bus from Mira Sintra-Meleças in 2026 |
| Rental car | €30–60 a day | The easiest way to reach beaches |
Ride-hailing apps in Silver Coast
A 5 km ride costs about €6–12 ($6.8–13.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Covers most of mainland Portugal; fewer cars in small towns |
- Ride apps are patchy outside Caldas da Rainha and Peniche; use local taxis and book ahead for airport and early rides.
Arriving in Silver Coast
Lisbon (Humberto Delgado) (LIS)
About 90 km south. Metro to Sete Rios or Oriente, then a bus to Caldas (about 1.5 hours in all); taxi or ride app about 1 hour, fare varies.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are rented in Peniche and Caldas (about €25–45 a day); a motorcycle licence is required and roads have crosswinds.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are accepted for short visits; carry an IDP too to avoid problems at checks and rentals.
- Onward travel in Portugal: Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains link Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and the Algarve; Rede Expressos and FlixBus buses reach more towns and are often faster inland.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Silver Coast?
No. Use Bolt instead.
What's the best way to get around Silver Coast?
A car is best for the coast. Rodoviária do Oeste buses link towns, Rede Expressos and FlixBus reach Lisbon in about 1–1.5 hours, and the Oeste rail line has been disrupted in 2026.
How do I get from the airport to Silver Coast?
About 90 km south. Metro to Sete Rios or Oriente, then a bus to Caldas (about 1.5 hours in all); taxi or ride app about 1 hour, fare varies.
Is Silver Coast walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- CP (Comboios de Portugal)
- Rede Expressos
- FlixBus Portugal
- Prontos Coworking, Caldas da Rainha
- CP: Oeste line service update
- Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS 24)
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.