Accommodation and travel information
Venue
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
2829-516 Caparica
Portugal
Lat: 38.661150 | Lon: -9.205777
Travel
The campus is served by a wide transport network, including combined services (bus, train, ferry) and by tram, which terminus ("University") is located along one of the NOVA School of Science and Technology entrances.
Here are some suggestions, although there are other possibilities, combining public transportation.
From Lisbon ( Humberto Delgado Airport)
By Metro (subway)
The Lisbon airport has a underground station (metro) with a direct line to the city centre. The Red Line (Aeroporto – S. Sebastião) takes you to the downtown in about 20 minutes. The Metro network will allow you to move around the city at ease.
To arrive at NOVA School of Science and Technology we advise you to exchange routes at Alameda (swaping from Red to Green Line), towards Cais do Sodré, where you can find the “Cais do Sodré” Ferry Station. Here you can take a ferryboat to “Cacilhas”. Once in Cacilhas you take a tram (MTS) to “Universidade”, hopping off on its terminus (located near one of the campus entrances).
By Shuttle
With frequent departures from the airport, this bus provides a link between the main city points, the Sete Rios bus terminal, the Entrecampos railway terminal, Cais do Sodré and the two terminals at the Lisbon Airport (1 and 2).
AEROBUS 1: from the Aeroporto to Cais do Sodré, with stops at: Entrecampos, Campo Pequeno, Saldanha, Picoas, Marquês, Av. Liberdade, Restauradores, Rossio and Praça do Comércio. More information here.
By Taxi
There are always plenty of taxis at the Arrivals and Departures Halls. All the taxis have meters, a ride to NOVA School of Science and Technology costs approximately €20, depending on the traffic. During weekends, nights, and holidays there is a 20% surcharge.
By Bus
Several bus lines stop at the airport arrivals terminal, taking you to different parts of the city. However, please note that the maximum baggage size allowed in these buses is 50x40x20cm. If your baggage exceeds this size, you must take the airport's specific buses (Aerobus and Airport Shuttle).More information here and here.Please be advised that most of the routes provided here are only for Lisbon. From Lisbon you can take the Buses 3710 (Sete Rios - Costa da Caparica, with exit at Monte da Caparica IC20 Casas Velhas) or 3711 (Sete Rios - Monte da Caparica FCT Rotunda). New routes may be available soon.
From Lisbon (Downtown)
By Car
Follow the directions to “A2 Sul”. Cross the “25 de Abril” bridge towards south (“Sul”), take the first exit after the bridge, entering the expressway to Caparica (IC20), follow the sign “Universidade”.
By Ferry
In the “Cais do Sodré” Ferry Station, you can take a ferryboat to “Cacilhas”. Once in Cacilhas, you take a tram to “Universidade”, hopping off on its terminus (located near one of the campus entrances).
By Bus
From Lisbon you can take the Buses 3710 (Sete Rios - Costa da Caparica, with exit at Monte da Caparica IC20 Casas Velhas) or 3711 (Sete Rios-Monte da Caparica FCT Rotunda). New routes may be available soon.
By Taxi
There are always plenty of taxis in the city. All the taxis have meters, a ride to FCT NOVA costs approximately €20, depending on the traffic. During weekends, nights, and holidays there is a 20% surcharge.
From Setúbal
By car
Follow the highway A2 towards Lisbon, take the exit “Caparica” (before the “25 de Abril” bridge), entering the expressway to “Caparica” (IC20), follow the sign “Universidade”.
Timetables and public transport lines:
Transportation Information fromHotel Mercure Almada to the Faculty of Sciences and Technology (FCT)
For participants needing to travel from Hotel Mercure Almada to the FCT, please find detailed instructions below to help facilitate your journey:
Getting to the Metro Station:
The nearest metro station to Hotel Mercure Almada is Ramalha Station.
The walk from the hotel to the station is straightforward and takes about 5 minutes. For your convenience, we provide a detailed map showing the route from the hotel to Ramalha Station.
Ticket Purchase:
Metro tickets can be purchased directly at Ramalha Station. Please make sure to buy your ticket before boarding the metro.
Schedules and Lines:
Arriving at FCT:
The entire journey from Hotel Mercure Almada to the FCT, including waiting time for the metro, should take approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Once you arrive at Universidade Station, follow the signs directing you to the Faculty of Sciences and Technology.
