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Lisbon Public Transport Guide for Tourists

The City of Seven Hills. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.

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5Transit Lines
25Key Stations
22Accessible Stops
4Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Lisbon

Lisbon's compact metro, vintage trams and funiculars make it one of Europe's most characterful cities to navigate as a tourist. The historic Tram 28 passes by nearly all the main sights.

Top tourist tip: The Lisboa Card includes unlimited transit plus free entry to most museums and monuments — great value for 2+ day visits.

Best pass for tourists: Lisboa Card (24, 48 or 72 hours)

Transit Lines in Lisbon

Lisbon has 5 public transit lines, including 4 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.

Azul (Blue)Amarela (Yellow)Verde (Green)Vermelha (Red)Cascais Line

Key Stations in Lisbon

Marquês de Pombal
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Baixa-Chiado
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Alameda
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Cais do Sodré
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Rossio
1 line · Accessible ♿
Saldanha
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Campo Grande
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Oriente
1 line · Accessible ♿

+ 17 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Lisbon

Belém Tower
Jerónimos Monastery
Alfama District
Sintra Palace
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Lisbon

Metropolitano de Lisboa (ML) Official site →
CP - Comboios de Portugal (CP) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Lisbon

Lisbon has 5 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.

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Metro & Subway

4 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Trains & Trams

1 line — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection

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Buses

Bus routes across Lisbon — plan your journey before you board

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Where to Visit in Lisbon

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Lisbon has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Belém Tower

AR walking directions via CityNav

Jerónimos Monastery

AR walking directions via CityNav

Alfama District

AR walking directions via CityNav

Sintra Palace

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.

Read the best places to visit in Lisbon →

Navigate Lisbon with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Lisbon.

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🛟 Lisbon Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Lisbon — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.

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✈️ Download before you fly

Download CityNav before you fly to keep Lisbon's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Lisbon

What is Tram 28 and is it worth taking as a tourist?

Tram 28 is Lisbon's famous vintage tram route through the historic Alfama and Mouraria neighbourhoods, passing the Sé Cathedral and Graça viewpoint. It is a real local tram — not a tourist ride — so it gets very crowded. Board at the Martim Moniz terminus early in the morning for a seat, and watch for pickpockets.

Does the Lisboa Card include travel to Sintra?

Yes — the Lisboa Card covers unlimited travel on CP suburban trains from Rossio or Oriente stations to Sintra and Cascais. It also includes free entry to most Lisbon museums and monuments, making it excellent value for day-tripping tourists.

How many Metro lines does Lisbon have?

Lisbon has 4 Metro lines (Blue, Yellow, Green, Red) with 56 stations. The Blue Line (Linha Azul) serves the airport and connects to Marquês de Pombal shopping area. The Yellow Line serves Baixa-Chiado. The Metro covers the main tourist corridors efficiently.

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