Public transport with the Lisboa Card

Discover Lisbon with the Lisboa Card: unlimited travel on public transport for up to 72 hours. Use the metro, streetcars, buses, funiculars, etc.

Lisbon enchants its visitors with steep alleyways, historic streetcars and breathtaking views. For tourists, exploring this city is an adventure - and the Lisboa Card is the perfect travel companion for affordable and convenient mobility.

The Lisboa Card is more than just a ticket. It is the key to a seamless city experience that not only navigates travelers through the dense public transport network, but also offers access to numerous sights and museums.

We show you how you can use the Lisboa Card for 24, 48 or 72 hours on public transport in Lisbon.

These means of transportation are included

  • Metro (4 lines)
  • CARRIS streetcars (incl. Tram 28E)
  • Buses from CARRIS
  • Funiculars: Glória, Lava, Bica
  • Elevador de Santa Justa
  • Fertagus Bridge Train (Lisbon - Setúbal)
  • Suburban trains Comboios de Portugal (CP) to Sintra, Cascais, Vila Franca de Xira and Azambuja

These means of public transport are operated by different transport companies. You can use them all with just one card.

Note: Ferries on the Tagus are not included.

Link tip: CARRIS network plans, CARRIS routes

How to use the card

The Lisboa Card is easy to use. In the metro station, simply hold the magnetic card up to the reader to gain access to the station. When leaving the metro, the card is held up to the reader again to check out.

On other means of transport, it is sufficient to hold the Lisboa Card up to a reader when boarding. These readers are available in all streetcars, buses and funiculars in Lisbon.

Please note that the card must be marked with your name, date and time before it is used for the first time in order to be valid.

Metro station in Lisbon
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Buy Lisboa Card

  • Booking at Tiqets.com
  • Website in English
  • Attractive payment methods
  • Voucher available immediately
Lisboa Card

From the airport to the city center

You can pick up your Lisboa Card directly at Lisbon-Portela Airport and use it straight away. Simply fill out the card at the "Ask Me Lisboa" tourist information office - the staff will be happy to help you.

With the Lisboa Card, you can then easily take the metro to the city center.

Get on the red line, which departs directly from the airport. During the journey, you have the option of changing to the green, blue or yellow line. The green line in particular takes you to the most important places in the city.

Link tip: Map of the metro network

Lisboa Card: Metro
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Leaving the city with the Lisboa Card

The Lisboa Card is also valid for the Fertagus bridge train from Lisbon to Setúbal and for some train connections with Comboios de Portugal (CP).

The CP trains take you to Cascais and Sintra as well as Vila Franca de Xira and Azambuja.

  • Cascais line from Cais do Sodré
  • Sintra line from Rossio
  • Azambuja line is connected to the Sintra line

The entire CP network is much larger, but with the Lisboa Card you can still reach the most important destinations in the region.

Link: Map of the CP network

Combois de Portugal (CP)
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