The south bank and Algés now have a new direct ferry connection, offering all passengers in these areas a new alternative— both for those who would otherwise have to transfer to other forms of transportation and for those who want to leave their car on the other side and avoid crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge.
The main advantages: what’s going to change!
If you live in the municipality of Almada and study or work in western Lisbon or in Oeiras, your commute has just become substantially easier. Transtejo Soflusa (TTSL) has launched its new regular public service on the Tagus River, creating a direct river crossing between Trafaria – Porto Brandão – Pedrouços/Algéss.
The new river crossing, inaugurated around the time of the NOS Alive music festival, will benefit those who want to avoid the traffic jams on the bridge or the IC17 highway. Until now , they had to take this crossing to Cais do Sodré and then transfer to other forms of transportation to reach the capital’s center or neighboring areas, such as the Cascais Line train or the No. 15 tram.
What this means, in practice, for passengers:
- New route
- Time savings
- Sustainability
Trafaria – Porto Brandão – Pedrouços/Algés
The new river route will bring together two banks that, despite being directly across from each other, previously required traveling dozens of kilometers (or using several different modes of transportation) to reach one another.
For anyone interested, this means direct and much faster access to the entire western riverside area, including the university district, business districts, and cultural facilities located in Algés, Belém, and Restelo.
Timetables, fares, and the updated network map are now available on Transtejo’s usual channels, including the official website and the mobile app.
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