Capital city, Portugal
Getting around Lisbon
How to get around Lisbon
The metro, trams and buses cover the centre; walking is hilly. Use trains for Cascais and Sintra, the ferry to Cacilhas, and Bolt or Uber for late nights.
Ways to get around Lisbon
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | About €1.85 plus €0.50 Viva Viagem card | Four lines; contactless bank cards are also accepted at gates |
| Carris trams and buses | About €1.80 with a card; €3.10 on board | Tram 28 is slow and packed; trams 12 and 15 are alternatives |
| Navegante 24h pass | About €7 | Unlimited metro, Carris and ferries for one day, if you ride a lot |
| CP trains (Cascais, Sintra lines) | About €2.30–2.50 each way | Cais do Sodré to Cascais; Rossio to Sintra |
| Cacilhas ferry | About €1.50–1.60 | Short river crossing with city views from Cais do Sodré |
Ride-hailing apps in Lisbon
A 5 km ride costs about €6–11 ($6.8–12.4).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Usually cheapest; the most drivers |
| Uber | Reliable; good for airport pickups |
| FREE NOW | Metered licensed taxis through the app |
- Licensed taxis are cream or black and green and metered; use the airport rank. Avoid unlicensed drivers who approach you at the terminal.
Arriving in Lisbon
Humberto Delgado (Lisbon) (LIS)
Red metro line to Saldanha or Alameda about €2.35 with card, 20–25 min; taxi or Bolt €12–25, 20–30 min depending on traffic.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Hills, tram rails and cobbles make it risky. Use e-bikes or Bolt/Lime e-scooters in flatter zones; a car is not needed.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are accepted for short visits; carry an IDP too to avoid problems at checks and rentals.
- Onward travel in Portugal: Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains link Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and the Algarve; Rede Expressos and FlixBus buses reach more towns and are often faster inland.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Lisbon?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber, FREE NOW.
What's the best way to get around Lisbon?
The metro, trams and buses cover the centre; walking is hilly. Use trains for Cascais and Sintra, the ferry to Cacilhas, and Bolt or Uber for late nights.
How do I get from the airport to Lisbon?
Red metro line to Saldanha or Alameda about €2.35 with card, 20–25 min; taxi or Bolt €12–25, 20–30 min depending on traffic.
Is Lisbon walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- CP (Comboios de Portugal)
- Rede Expressos
- FlixBus Portugal
- Metropolitano de Lisboa
- Carris
- Lisbon Airport (ANA)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- Visit Lisboa
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