Getting around Lisbon
Metro, trams, funiculars, trains and ferries: how to move around the city.
Ways to get around
Metro
Four colour-coded lines (blue, yellow, green and red). The red line serves the airport.
Trams and funiculars
Historic trams help you tackle the central hills. The Glória, Bica and Lavra funiculars and the Santa Justa Lift have been out of service since September 2025. Check the Carris website to see if they have reopened.
Trains
CP runs the suburban lines. The Cascais line leaves from Cais do Sodré and follows the river via Belém, Oeiras and Estoril to Cascais. The Sintra line leaves from Rossio (with trains also from Oriente). The Azambuja line serves Santa Apolónia and Oriente. Fertagus crosses the Ponte 25 de Abril from Roma-Areeiro and Entrecampos towards Setúbal. Long-distance trains (Alfa Pendular and Intercidades) leave from Santa Apolónia and Oriente. The navegante pass is valid on CP urban trains.
Ferries
Transtejo ferries cross the Tagus to the south bank. From Cais do Sodré there are routes to Cacilhas (for Almada and Cristo Rei), Seixal and Montijo; from Terreiro do Paço to Barreiro; from Algés (next to Belém) to Trafaria and Porto Brandão. The navegante pass is valid on the ferries.
From the airport to central Lisbon
Your best route from Lisbon Airport depends as much on your accommodation address as on the transport itself. Metro is convenient for many parts of the city, but some journeys require changes, and a short distance on a map can become less comfortable with large suitcases. Compare public transport and authorized door-to-door services before travelling.
Taking the metro
Aeroporto station is on Lisbon Metro’s Red Line, close to the arrivals area. Many central destinations require a transfer. Check the nearest station to your accommodation and the final walk, particularly if the route includes hills or steps.
When a car makes more sense
With young children, heavy luggage or an arrival outside metro operating hours, a licensed taxi or authorized transfer service may be more convenient. Use official pick-up locations and confirm payment and destination details.
Tickets and journey planning
Single tickets, stored-value travel and bank-card payments may have different conditions. A fare that applies on the metro does not necessarily cover another operator. Check the current official tariffs, connection time and walking section rather than relying on a single advertised journey time.
The final stretch
Reaching a central station is not the same as reaching your hotel door. Neighbourhoods such as Alfama and Bairro Alto may involve steep lanes and uneven paving, which can matter with luggage.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a metro station at Lisbon Airport?
Yes. Aeroporto station is on the Red Line. You may need to change lines for your destination.
Does the metro run all night?
No. Check official operating hours for the time and date of your arrival.
Metro: lines, hours and frequency
Blue line
Reboleira ↔ Santa Apolónia · 18 stations
| From | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Reboleira | 06:30 | 01:11 |
| Santa Apolónia | 06:32 | 01:05 |
- Weekdays, 8-9am
- every ~4 min
- Weekdays, evening
- every ~8 min
- Weekends
- every ~7 min
Show stations
- Reboleira
- Amadora Este
- Alfornelos
- Pontinha
- Carnide
- Colégio Militar/Luz
- Alto dos Moinhos
- Laranjeiras
- Jardim Zoológico
- Praça de Espanha
- São Sebastião
- Parque
- Marquês de Pombal
- Avenida
- Restauradores
- Baixa / Chiado
- Terreiro do Paço
- Santa Apolónia
Yellow line
Odivelas ↔ Rato · 13 stations
| From | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Odivelas | 06:31 | 01:07 |
| Rato | 06:30 | 01:07 |
- Weekdays, 8-9am
- every ~4 min
- Weekdays, evening
- every ~9 min
- Weekends
- every ~9 min
Show stations
- Odivelas
- Senhor Roubado
- Ameixoeira
- Lumiar
- Quinta das Conchas
- Campo Grande
- Cidade Universitária
- Entre Campos
- Campo Pequeno
- Saldanha
- Picoas
- Marquês de Pombal
- Rato
Green line
Cais do Sodré ↔ Telheiras · 13 stations
| From | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Cais do Sodré | 06:30 | 01:05 |
| Telheiras | 06:31 | 01:11 |
- Weekdays, 8-9am
- every ~5 min
- Weekdays, evening
- every ~8 min
- Weekends
- every ~8 min
Show stations
- Cais do Sodré
- Baixa / Chiado
- Rossio
- Martim Moniz
- Intendente
- Anjos
- Arroios
- Alameda
- Areeiro
- Roma
- Alvalade
- Campo Grande
- Telheiras
Red line
Aeroporto ↔ São Sebastião · 12 stations
| From | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroporto | 06:33 | 01:10 |
| São Sebastião | 06:30 | 01:05 |
- Weekdays, 8-9am
- every ~6 min
- Weekdays, evening
- every ~8 min
- Weekends
- every ~7 min
Show stations
- Aeroporto
- Encarnação
- Moscavide
- Oriente
- Cabo Ruivo
- Olivais
- Chelas
- Bela Vista
- Olaias
- Alameda
- Saldanha
- São Sebastião
Single trip fare
- Single trip: €1.90
- Contactless bank card: €1.92
Source: Official Metropolitano de Lisboa GTFS (CC BY 4.0) · timetable valid until 31 December 2026 · frequencies measured at the terminal. Live disruptions: metrolisboa.pt