Public transport in Lisbon with the Lisboa Card
With the Lisboa Card, you can use almost all public transport free of charge and unlimited. Some special means of transport such as the historic ‘Elevador de Santa Justa’ lift or the funicular railway are also free of charge.
Public transport in Lisbon – ideal for discovering the city
Lisbon has an effective and modern public transport system. This makes it easy to explore the city.
Many hills, steep old town streets
Lisbon is situated on several hills with many steep streets and stairs. Many people use public transport here to get one or two stops further and save themselves a steep climb.
On this website you will find important and up-to-date information (2024) on using public transport with the Lisboa Card and buying tickets.
Public transport in Lisbon:
What’s free with the Lisboa Card and what’s not included?
Free and unlimited use with the Lisboa Card
1 Buses and trams
of the municipal transport company CARRIS
CARRIS is the central transport company in Lisbon responsible for operating the city’s bus and tram networks.
In 2024, it operates 72 bus lines and 5 tram lines, including the historic E28 line.
In addition, there are the funiculars, the historic ‘Elevador de Sta. Justa’ lift (normal price – without Lisboa Card: €6) and the Ascensores da Glória, Lavra and Bica (normal price – without Lisboa Card: €4.10).
2 Metro
Lisbon
The metro in Lisbon is an essential part of the Portuguese capital’s public transport network. The metro network comprises four lines – Blue, Yellow, Green and Red – and connects important areas of the city, including the airport, with the city centre and the suburbs.
Two operators, different tickets
The Lisbon Metro is not operated by Carris, but by a separate transport company. For this reason, some metro tickets are not valid on trams and buses and vice versa. You can avoid this problem with the Lisboa Card, as it is valid on both transport companies.
Lisboa Card – at a glance
✅ Local transport: bus, metro, tram free of charge
✅ Metro: airport ↔ city centre free
✅ Free admission to 51 museums, attractions, landmarks
✅ Discounts, reductions (e.g. fado concert, city tour…)
✅ Free train journey to the Atlantic coast & beach (Cascais, Estoril) and Sintra
✅ Valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours
✅ Buy online at no extra charge – click here
3 Railway
to Sintra, Cascais or Estoril
After a day or two in Lisbon, many visitors are drawn to the nearby towns of Sintra, Estril or Cascais.
Cascais attracts visitors with its sandy beaches and charming old town, ideal for lovers of the sea and coast. In Estoril, visitors can experience the famous casino and the elegant beach promenade. Sintra, on the other hand, is known for its fairytale palaces and lush gardens, particularly the Palácio Nacional de Sintra and the Palácio da Pena. Each of these destinations is easily accessible by train from Lisbon and offers a wonderful change from the city atmosphere.
The train journey with the Portuguese railway company CP to these destinations is free with the Lisboa Card.

Take the train to the beach in the coastal town of Cascais or to magical Sintra in 30 minutes – with the Lisboa Card you don’t need another ticket.
Our tip: Buy the Lisboa Card online – save time and stress
You can buy the Lisbon Card online at no extra charge – click here to go to the booking portal
This saves time and stress in Lisbon. You no longer have to deal with the ticket machines. There are better things to do after the flight …
Convenient: metro transfer airport ↔ city centre included
With the Lisbon Card, you can take the metro into the city centre free of charge after arriving at the airport. The metro station is right in front of the terminal building. You don’t need to buy another ticket!
Lisboa Card: Prices 2024
Adults:
Valid for 24 hours: €27
Valid for 48 hours: €44 (€22 per day)
Valid for 72 hours: €54 (€18 per day)
Children (4 – 15 years):
Valid for 24 hours: €18
Valid for 48 hours: €24.50 (€12.25 per day)
Valid for 72 hours: €30.50 (€10.17 per day)
Not free with the Lisboa Card
Ferries across the Tagus, e.g. from the ferry company ‘Transtejo & Soflusa’ (Transtejo S.A.)
Buses of private operators or intercity buses in the Lisbon region
Hop on hop off sightseeing buses are not free with the Lisboa Card. With the card, however, there is a 10% discount.

The hop-on hop-off buses cannot be used free of charge with the Lisboa Card. The provider Yellow Bus grants a 10% discount to holders of the Lisboa Card.
More about the Lisboa Card: tips, information, tests and our experiences
Frequently asked questions – FAQ 2024
Is public transport in Lisbon free with the Lisboa Card?
With the Lisboa Card, you can use almost all public transport free of charge and unlimited.
Some special means of transport such as the historic ‘Elevador de Santa Justa’ lift (normal price 2024: €6) or the funicular railway are also free of charge.
More information and tips on our website.
Is the Lisboa Card also valid for the historic tram 28 and the funicular railway?
With the Lisboa Card, you can use almost all public transport free of charge and unlimited.
Some special means of transport such as the historic ‘Elevador de Santa Justa’ lift (normal price 2024: €6) or the funicular railway are also free of charge.
More information and tips on our website.
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