Getting Around in Lisbon

Getting Around Lisbon

Public Transport:

• Metro: Four lines (Blue, Yellow, Green, Red) covering main areas. Clean, efficient, safe. Operates 6:30 AM-1:00 AM. A Carris/Metro single ticket costs €1.90 and a 24-hour Carris/Metro ticket €7.25 (2026).
• Trams: Iconic yellow trams, especially route 28. Vintage Remodelado trams and modern articulated trams. Same ticket as metro.
• Buses: Extensive network reaching areas metro doesn't. Most useful for tourists: 737 connects Praça da Figueira with Castelo de São Jorge.
• Funiculars: Three historic funiculars (Elevador da Glória, da Bica, do Lavra) climbing steep hills. Picturesque and practical.

Tickets & Passes:

Purchase a rechargeable Viva Viagem card (€0.50) and load with credit or day passes. Works on metro, trams, buses, funiculars. The Lisboa Card includes unlimited transport plus free/discounted entry to attractions (€31/24 hours, €51/48 hours, €62/72 hours for adults; valid through 31 March 2027).

Taxis & Ride-sharing:

Cream or black-green taxis are metered and reasonably priced. Uber and Bolt operate throughout the city and are often cheaper than taxis. Useful for hills and late nights.

✈️ Airport Transfer

Humberto Delgado Airport is 7km from center. Options: Metro Red Line (single ticket €1.90, about 20 minutes), Aerobus (direct to center; check the operator for the fare), taxi (€15-20, 20-30 minutes), or Uber (€10-15).

Important: Always validate tickets before boarding. Inspectors check frequently with steep fines for invalid tickets.