Lisboa Card
Public Transport
With the Lisboa Card you travel on the metro, bus, tram, elevadores and the trains to Sintra and Cascais for free - just show your card.
from €31
Buy Lisboa Card- Instant confirmation by email
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pick-up
The Lisboa Card as a Public Transport Ticket
The Lisboa Card serves as a ticket for all public transport in the city (except the Tejo ferries and local buses in Sintra/Cascais). This covers the metro, buses, trams (including the famous line 28E), the funiculars and the Santa Justa elevator. Even the suburban trains to Sintra and Cascais, as well as the train over the Tejo bridge to Pragal (Almada), are included. It's available as a 24h, 48h or 72h pass and is only activated on first use; from that moment, the chosen time period begins.
Practical Use
- Collect your card: Pick up your Lisboa Card at the airport or at a tourist office and write your name and start date/time on the back.
- Validation & travel: Hold the card to the reader on every journey (at metro turnstiles, when boarding buses and trams). The first validation activates the card and starts its validity period.
- Inspection: During a ticket inspection, simply show your valid Lisboa Card (and your ID if requested).
Timetable and Public Transport App
The metro runs approximately from 06:30 to 01:00. Most bus and tram lines operate roughly 05:00-24:00 (main lines run later). At night, night buses run hourly on the most important routes. Connections run throughout the weekend too, though at longer intervals.
Download the official Carris app (Android / iOS) for up-to-date information - it offers route planning, live departure times and network maps.
Key Lines for Visitors
- From the airport and train stations to the centre: The red metro line runs directly from the airport into the city centre. The stations Oriente, Santa Apolonia and Sete Rios also have metro connections. From Rossio station the suburban train runs to Sintra, and from Cais do Sodre the train goes to Cascais - both free with the card.
- Reaching the sights: Explore the old town (including the Castelo) with tram 28E. For Belem (Torre de Belem, Jeronimos Monastery), take the modern tram 15E. Bus 728 offers a scenic route along the Tejo (Parque das Nacoes - Belem).
- Central interchange points: Baixa-Chiado, Marques de Pombal and Cais do Sodre are the main hubs where lines converge, making it easy to navigate the city.
Frequently Asked Questions about Public Transport
Which modes of transport are included?+
Metro, buses, trams (including line 28E), the historic elevadores and funiculars, and the suburban trains to Sintra and Cascais. The Tejo ferries are not included.
Can I use the card to get from the airport?+
Yes. The red metro line runs directly from the airport into the city centre, and it's free with the Lisboa Card throughout its validity period.
Is tram 28 included?+
Yes. The historic line 28E is included in the unlimited public transport, and you can ride it as many times as you like.
Ride for free with the Lisboa Card
Buy your card, hop on board and enjoy Lisbon's public transport for free.