LISBON TRANSPORTATION
Getting around the city
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(Prices start at just 8 euros per person) |
Lisbon's variety of transportation contributes to its unique charm.
Old trams and turn-of-the-century elevators explore the oldest quarters, and the modern
subway lines are decorated with contemporary art. Central Lisbon is compact enough to
explore on foot, and most sights in Baixa,
Bairro Alto, and
Alfama are within walking
distance.
See the links on the left for more information about the underground (Metro) system, trains,
trams, buses, and taxis. Which option you take depends on where you want to go in the city, and
how much you want to pay.
Transport options from the airport here.
Ride the city's metro, buses, and trams for FREE with the Lisboa Card.
MAJOR TRANSPORTATION HUBS
CAIS DO SODRÉ - Major bus, metro, train, and ferry terminal. This is where trains depart to Cascais and Estoril, and trams pass by on their way to Belem. The ferries link to Cacilhas across the river (a 10-minute journey worth taking for views of the city's skyline from the Tagus), where buses depart to towns south of the capital such as Setubal and Sesimbra, and bus 101 takes visitors to the Monument to Christ.
ORIENTE STATION- This is the city's main station. Located in the heart of Parque das Nações, it is a metro and bus terminal, and an obligatory stop for just about every train that passes by Lisbon.
ROSSIO STATION - The city's most central station (located downtown right between Rossio and Restauradores squares) serves the city's suburbs and is your departure point for a daytrip to Sintra.
SANTA APOLÓNIA STATION - Located at the foot of the Alfama district, this is the starting point for most international trains, and where they end their journeys in the Portuguese capital. Other trains depart to the largest Portuguese cities, although most passengers now hop on board at Oriente Station, the train's second stop.
The station is a short walk from downtown, but is also well served by buses and taxis that line up outside.
FIGUEIRA SQUARE - This busy square is the starting point for many bus and tram routes. To guarantee a seat in popular tram 15 that reaches Belem, this is where you should get on board.
MARQUÊS DE POMBAL - This traffic circle is also a point of departure and arrival for several bus routes.
SETE RIOS - This bus terminal, easily reached by metro ("Jardim Zoologico" stop), is where express buses depart to all over Portugal.
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Buses, Trams and Metro
Airport Transportation
Private and Shared Airport Transfers
AeroBus Airport Bus
Stations and Transportation Hubs