Transportation

If you find yourself arriving to Lisbon airport without any knowledge about transportation, taxis and public transportation in Lisbon, you will probably find yourself surprised very quickly. The ticket system for the public transportation is not always easy to understand, the way the taxi drivers calculate their fees might surprise you and in general things might seem a bit chaotic. That is why you should read on to find all the information you need about transportation in Lisbon.

Beneath you will see the different topics covered in our short Lisbon transportation guide, so here you can read about how to get from the airport to the center of Lisbon, how to buy your public transportation tickets, how the taxis work and similar topics. If you have further questions or comments, just write a comment here on this page or at the page covering the topic you have a question about. Do not forget to read our article on the funiculars and the fantastic tram line 28 in Lisbon which can be found under activities.

Transportation in Lisbon

Lisbon Metro

The metro is a great way of getting around in Lisbon. There are four metro lines operating in Lisbon and these are easy to use and at the different stations it is easy to find the right directions to change lines etc. The red line is useful as you arrive...

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Public transportation

One of the best things you can do as you get to Lisbon is to get into the public transportation system. It works quite great, and if you understand how to use it and have a valid ticket or pass you will for sure enjoy it. Lisbon has a metro...

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Private airport transfer

Would you like a private driver to wait for you at Lisbon Airport upon arrival? Want to get to your hotel for a set price with no worries? One of the things tourists worry the most about before arriving to Lisbon is traveling from the airport to the city center...

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Train in Portugal

Would you like to discover more than just Lisbon? You can easily get around in Portugal using the railway system! If you want to find schedules and buy tickets for the train in Portugal, then the most important website for you to visit is the following: https://www.cp.pt/sites/passageiros/en/ That is the...

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Taxi

Would you like to travel with taxi in Lisboa? Here are some advises that you should know before you jump into a car on the street! Taxies in Lisboa normally have a cream color and every taxi driver should have their license on display as you enter the taxi. They...

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Airport transfer

There are a few things we all have in common as we travel to Lisbon. We all need a place to stay and we all need to get to our hotel. Since most of us arrive to Lisbon with plane the question is how to get from the airport to...

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