Lisbon

The airport is 7 km from the centre.

• Metro (red line)simplest40 min·1,50 € 28 August 2026

  Change at Alameda to the green line to reach the hyper-centre (Baixa-Chiado, Rossio, Cais do Sodré). The English source indicates a possible journey from 1.75 € with the Navegante zapping and about 25 min to Baixa-Chiado.

• Aerobus (line 91)3,50 € 28 August 2026

  every 20 min between 7:00 and 21:00

  Ticket then valid for 24h on all transport lines from the first validation.

• Bus (lines 5, 8, 22, 44, 45, 83)10 min·1,35 € 28 August 2026

  Some lines such as the 22 do not accept luggage. The English source mentions an on-board fare of 2€ and a bus 44 linking Oriente station in 10 min.

• Taxi10 € 28 August 2026

  Add 1.5 € per suitcase (fr source). The en source indicates about 16€ (Feb. 2024) with 1.20€/bag according to the meter.

• Taxi voucher (airport)18 € 28 August 2026

  Valid for all destinations in the city centre, luggage included.

• Ride-hailing (Uber/Bolt)13 € 28 August 2026

  About 13€ to the city centre (Feb. 2024). Vehicles identified by the TVDE sign, booking via the app is mandatory.

Why that one: The cheapest solution, frequent and direct from the airport to the centre despite a line change; the public transport network is considered efficient by the sources, and taxis have a tarnished reputation (overcharging attempts).

metro · bus · tram (electrico) · funicular · elevator · suburban train · ferry · bike (Gira) · tuk-tuk

Single ticket

1,66 € 28 August 2026

Day pass

7 € 28 August 2026

Navegante Municipal (unlimited monthly pass, Lisbon zone)

30 € 28 August 2026

Rechargeable Navegante card required for most transport (card cost: 0.50€, fr source, 2019). A single journey paid to the driver costs more (2.20€ bus, 3.20€ tram according to the en source, May 2025) than with the card loaded in 'zapping' mode (1.66€, May 2025). A day pass at 11€ also includes suburban trains to Sintra/Estoril/Sado, one at 10€ includes the Cais do Sodré-Cacilhas ferry. Tram 28 costs 1.30€ with the Navegante card versus 2.90€ on board.

• Lisboa Card24 h17 € 28 August 2026

  Includes: free public transport, free or reduced entry to many museums and attractions

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

• Lisboa Card 48h48 h27 € 28 August 2026

  Includes: free public transport, free or reduced entry to many museums and attractions

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

• Lisboa Card 72h72 h33 € 28 August 2026

  Includes: free public transport, free or reduced entry to many museums and attractions

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

• Lisbon Shopping Card 24h24 h3,70 € 28 August 2026

  Includes: discounts of 5% to 20% in about 200 shops in Baixa, Chiado and Av. Liberdade

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

• Lisbon Shopping Card 72h72 h5,70 € 28 August 2026

  Includes: discounts of 5% to 20% in about 200 shops in Baixa, Chiado and Av. Liberdade

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

The English source states that the Lisboa Card is not very cost-effective unless visiting many museums, especially if you already have a student card giving equivalent discounts.

Cheap meal

5 € 28 August 2026

Good meal

15 € 28 August 2026

Ranges found in the sources: a simple meal in a small traditional eatery 'as little as 5€' (en source); at Pastelaria Dione (Rato) expect 4-5€ for a meal; at Faca & Garfo (Chiado) 15-25€; at Taberna do Chiado 15-20€ per dish (fr source, 2018). The couvert (bread, butter, olives, etc.) is charged and not always shown on the menu.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Languages

Portuguese, French (spoken by some shopkeepers/restaurant owners), English (bilingual metro signage)

Card payments

International cards accepted at ATMs almost everywhere; card payment possible at many payphones (country source).

Emergencies

112

• Paid couvert at restaurants

  Bread, butter, pâté, cheese, olives brought to the table are charged and not always listed on the menu under 'couvert'. Refusing them as soon as they arrive also speeds up service (otherwise the wait can last up to 30 min).

• Tram 28 and pickpockets

  Tram 28, very touristy, runs through narrow streets where pickpocketing is reported; both sources warn about this.

• Taxi drivers and restaurants

  Never ask a taxi driver to recommend a restaurant: he will take you to an expensive tourist establishment where he earns a commission.

• Airport taxis and overcharging

  Some drivers have a reputation for overcharging attempts; always ask for the price before departure, demand a number and a receipt if there is a problem. An airport taxi voucher (18€) helps avoid this risk.

• Arrumadores (unofficial parking attendants)

  People position themselves near vacant parking spots to 'help' you park and then demand money. Refuse and avoid interacting; if you refuse, there is a slight risk of vehicle damage.

• Armed robbery and drug dealing near Bairro Alto/Santos

  Areas reported for violent incidents and drug trafficking, especially at night; you may be approached for drugs there, notably on rua Augusta.

• Fake police officer scam

  An accomplice poses as a police officer and asks you to pay a 'fine' after another person has offered drugs. You should walk away immediately without interacting.

• ATMs and PIN code theft

  Groups of young people watch ATMs, spot the PIN code, then distract the victim to withdraw the maximum allowed (200€ per withdrawal, up to twice a day). Avoid late withdrawals, especially near Cais do Sodré station.

• Neighbourhoods to avoid at night

  Bairro Alto, its alleys, and Cais do Sodré are flagged for the risk of nighttime assault; Intendente and Martim Moniz are also notorious (prostitution, trafficking, rowdy atmosphere at night), although they can be visited by day.

• Old azulejos at flea markets

  Do not buy old azulejos at flea markets: they have often been removed from façades without authorisation, meaning they are stolen.

• Glória funicular closed

  In September 2025, a funicular car derailed and was destroyed, with several deaths; it is not certain whether service has resumed.