Getting there and around

Airport
Aeroporto de Lisboa is about 4km northeast of the city centre.

From the Airport to downtown Lisbon:

AEROBUS
A CARRIS Aerobus (Bus no. 91) runs daily from 7:45am to 8:45pm between Lisbon Airport and downtown. Ticket can be purchased on board and is valid for a day and for any other ride within the bus, tram and downtown elevators network.

BUSES
Several CARRIS buses run between the Airport and several places in town. Buses no. 5, 22, 44, 45 and 83.

TAXIS
Taxi ranks are situated at the arrivals and departures curbsides. Fares within the city perimeter appear on the meter at the end of the ride. Outside the city perimeter, fares are charged per kilometer.
Highway tolls (both ways) are charged to the passenger

Public transport

Metro - Underground
The Lisbon underground railway, recently remodelled and extended, presently runs beneath a large tract of the city. The new stations have been built to designs by some of the best-known national architects and artists.
The Metro, as it is known, has four lines identified by names and colours that permit one to quickly arrive at the historical centre of the city and visit different points of interest. At rush hour, it is always the best option.

Buses, Trams and Lifts
Journeying above ground is the best way to get to know the city. Should you decide to take the Trams or Lifts you will be treated to splendid scenery reflecting many authentic aspects of the city.

Trains and Ferry Boats
It is also possible to get to know Lisbon by train, which is the more convenient means of travelling through the surroundings.
The lines of CP – Comboios de Portugal serving Lisbon are:
Lisboa/Sintra – from Rossio and Oriente stations.
Lisboa/Cascais – from Cais do Sodré station.
Ponte 25 de Abril/Fogueteiro (on the south riverbank) – from Entrecampos station.

Ferryboats equally take you across the river. The following are the most direct connections:
Parque das Nações - Seixal
Parque das Nações – Cacilhas
Terreiro do Paço - Cacilhas
Belém - Trafaria