Setúbal sits at the end of CP's Linha do Sul Fertagus commuter line from Lisbon (45 min via the 25 de Abril bridge), is served by the TST municipal bus network and connects to the Tróia peninsula by the dog-friendly Atlantic Ferries roll-on/roll-off boat. Portuguese rules let small dogs in carriers ride free and accept large muzzled leashed dogs at off-peak hours; the Tróia ferry welcomes leashed dogs on every crossing.
Setúbal centre · Estação de Setúbal, Praça do Brasil, 2910 Setúbal
The Fertagus commuter line runs from Setúbal to Roma-Areeiro in central Lisbon in about 50 minutes (around EUR 4.55 each way) via Pragal and the 25 de Abril bridge. Small dogs in carriers travel free; larger leashed dogs need a muzzle and a half-fare ticket, off-peak only.
Setúbal centre · Terminal Rodoviário, Avenida 5 de Outubro, 2900 Setúbal
The TST municipal bus network covers the historic centre, Albarquel, Setúbal harbour, Praias do Sado and the Arrábida foothills. Single fare around EUR 1.85; small dogs in carriers ride free, large leashed dogs accepted at the driver's discretion when the bus is not full.
Setúbal harbour · Terminal Fluvial, Doca do Comércio, 2900 Setúbal
The roll-on/roll-off Atlantic Ferries link from Setúbal to the Tróia peninsula runs every 30-60 minutes year-round, crossing the Sado estuary in 25 minutes. Foot-passenger fare about EUR 5.65 return, dogs travel free on a leash or in a carrier; the open upper deck is the best dolphin-spotting platform on the estuary.