Routes and stations
The Red line starts at Aeroporto and connects with the Green line at Alameda, the Blue line at São Sebastião and the Yellow line at Saldanha. Baixa-Chiado (Blue and Green) is the stop for the old town, Rossio and Chiado.
Historic trams, such as tram 28 through Alfama and Graça, and the lifts (elevadores) climb Lisbon's steep hills.
Tickets and fares
From 1 January 2026, a single Carris/Metro ticket costs €1.90 and is valid for one hour. Paying a metro trip directly with a contactless bank card costs €1.72, the cheapest single fare.
Zapping lets you load credit (from €3 to €40) on the Navegante card and pay €1.92 per metro trip. The 24-hour Carris/Metro ticket costs €7.25; versions including CP trains to Sintra and Cascais (€11.40) or the ferry to Cacilhas (€10.35) are also sold.
Buying on board is expensive: €3.30 on trams, €4.30 for the lifts and €6.20 for the Santa Justa lift. Children under 4 travel free on the metro.
How to buy
Buy the Navegante occasional card for €0.50 at metro machines or ticket offices and load it there. Keep the card; it can be reloaded many times.
Each traveller needs their own card or bank card. Validate at the gate or the on-board reader every time you board.
Tips for travellers
From Lisbon airport, take the Red line from Aeroporto station and change at Alameda or São Sebastião for the centre. The trip takes about 20–30 minutes.
Tram 28 is very crowded in summer and a target for pickpockets. Board early in the morning, or at the terminus at Martim Moniz.
The Glória lift was closed after a fatal accident in September 2025; check whether it has reopened before planning around it.
Last checked: October 2026. Fares and timetables change, so confirm on the official website before you travel.
