Local Transport

Metro

Lisbon's Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) has 4 lines and covers the main areas. Clean, fast, affordable. Operates from 6:30 AM to 1:00 AM. You need a Viva Viagem card (0.50€ one-time), on which you load trips or day passes. Single trip: 1.65€. Day pass: 6.80€ (Metro, bus, tram, Elevadores).

Tram

The historic Eléctricos (trams) are Lisbon's icons — especially the Tram 28 through Alfama and Graça. But beware: Tram 28 is crowded and a pickpocket hotspot. Price: 3€ with Viva Viagem (instead of 7€ cash with the driver). Alternative: Bus 737 follows almost the same route for 1.65€.

Elevators & Funiculars (Elevadores)

Lisbon's hills are steep — the city therefore has three funiculars (Elevador da Bica, da Glória, do Lavra) and the Elevador de Santa Justa (elevator). All are usable with the Viva Viagem. The Glória (to Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara) and the Bica (to Bairro Alto) are the most useful.

Bus

The bus network covers the entire city — particularly useful for Belém (line 15E tram or bus 728/714) and areas not reached by the metro. Night buses (Rede da Madrugada) run the main routes after midnight.

Taxi & Ridesharing

Lisbon's taxis (cream-colored or black-green) are affordable: base fare 3.25€, then 0.47€/km. A ride across the city: rarely more than 8–12€. Bolt and Uber are widely used in Lisbon and often cheaper than taxis. Bolt is the preferred app among Lisboetas.

On Foot

Lisbon is a pedestrian city — but one with hills. Comfortable shoes are essential (cobblestones + inclines = blisters). Strategy: Take metro/bus/tram uphill, then walk downhill. Alfama, Bairro Alto, and Graça are the steepest.